Alyn Bucheit

Alyn Bucheit passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his home in Decorah, IA, at the age of 66, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Decorah, IA. Visitation will be from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Helms Funeral Home, 604 South Ave in Decorah and also after 10:00 a.m. at the church on Thursday morning. Alyn Joseph Bucheit was born on October 29, 1955 to Claude and Gretchen (Willson) Bucheit. In 1973, he graduated from Decorah High School. Alyn married LouAnn (Ewing) on October 29, 1977, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Waukon, IA. They would build their lives in Decorah. After high school, Alyn began his career at Carolan and Wicks Construction (later Wicks Construction), followed by Fred Carlson Co. During this time, Alyn and LouAnn purchased the Highlander Laundromat from his parents, Claude and Gretchen, and operated it until selling in 2000. From there, Alyn followed a passion for farming by working at Southern Accent Farms before returning to his construction career at Cedar Valley Corp. In 2019, Alyn began his fight with colon cancer, forcing him to retire from construction. Over the course of his three-year battle, he continued his passion for farming through employment at Foresite Farms. Alyn enjoyed many activities, such as starting his day with a Hostess Ding Dong and a Pepsi, fishing, gardening, playing pull tabs, taking road trips to his favorite casinos, and socializing with his many friends. Alyn loved to visit with everybody, including the many nurses and doctors throughout his battle. He was an avid sports fan, especially collegiate wrestling, as well as all Cyclone athletics and the Minnesota Twins. Alyn’s love of music was evident in his following of the bands, Hairball and Foreigner. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. Alyn also loved spending time with his family and sharing his hobbies, especially with his grandchildren. Alyn is survived by his wife, LouAnn, and his three children: Tara (Damian) McGrane, Peosta, IA; Bryan (Alexa) Bucheit, Gilbert, IA; and Kayla Bucheit, Calmar, IA. Nine grandchildren: Christine, Cassius, Catalina, Caelius, Celia, Caritas, Cosmas McGrane, Jocelyn, and baby boy Bucheit, due in October. Sisters and brother: Claudette (Marty Hess) Bucheit, Decorah, IA; Jenny (Gary) Klotzbach, Decorah, IA; and Jody (Deb Schulte), Spring Grove, MN. Brothers and sisters-in-law: Lawrence Ewing, Elma, IA; Deb (Dave) Dugan, Waterloo, IA; Daniel (Bobbie) Ewing, Cresco, IA; Patty (Al Peterson) Dahlstrom, Lansing, IA; Judy (Don) Miller, Postville, IA; and Donna (Darby) Stone, Lansing, IA, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Alyn was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Gretchen (Willson) Bucheit; Mother and father-in-law: William and Anna Marie (Bilmeyer) Ewing, along with aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family would like to thank all of our extended family, friends, and neighbors, as well as the nurses, doctors, and staff of Gundersen Lutheran Clinic, Winneshiek Medical, and the staff of Winneshiek Hospice, especially Nicole, Natasha, and Mary, that listened to his many stories and visited with him during his treatments, showing kindness and support.