Alvina C. Buss

Alvina C. Buss, 85, of Eland, died on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center Weston. Alvina was born Feb. 13, 1936, in Cudahy, the daughter of Leo Hoppe Sr. and Rose (Trzebiatowski) Hoppe Konkol. On June 28, 1958, Alvina was united in marriage to Robert Buss Sr. at St. William’s Catholic Church in Eland. Alvina was devoted to education, earning her degree as a teacher and spending many years teaching at Eland Elementary. Alvina served on the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School Board for many years. She also volunteered her time with CESA 8 and was involved with Marathon County Handicapped Children’s Education Board. Alvina’s faith was very important to her. She was a faithful member of Holy Family St. William Catholic Church in Wittenberg and the Christian Mother’s Group and taught CCD classes. She had a love of music and played the organ for St. William Catholic Church in Eland for over 50 years. She was also very proud of her Polish heritage, enjoying a good polka and the Polish hop. Alvina was known for her baked goods and donated many of her baking talents for the Salvation Army. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren, attending their events, providing them with many, many wonderful meals and desserts over the years. Alvina is survived by her husband, Robert Sr.; five children, Robert (Ellen) Buss Jr., of Green Bay, Peter (Elizabeth) Buss, of Madison, Mary (Leslie) Sullivan, of Wisconsin Rapids, Elizabeth Buss, of Eland, and Christopher (Kari) Buss of Evansville; eight grandchildren, Andrew, Steven (Megan), Eric, Katie, Mike, Erin, Trevor and Gabriel; step-siblings, Dennis and David Konkol; stepsister-in-law, Jeanette Konkol; sister-in-law, Verna Hoppe and several other relatives and friends. Alvina was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Marilyn Szutkowski and Leo Jr.; and step-siblings, Bob Konkol and Pat Swanke. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Holy Family St. William Catholic Church in Wittenberg. The Rev. Matthew Settle will preside. Burial will be in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Wittenberg. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church. Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home in Wittenberg is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all their family, friends and neighbors for their support over the last few months.