Marjorie Buchanan

Marjorie Buchanan, age 71 of Appleton, passed away on May 20, 2019. She was born on July 30, 1947 in Appleton to the late Gottlieb and Ruth (Cotter) Wichmann. Marjorie was a very nice kind-hearted person who would strike up a conversation with just about anyone. She really liked people and enjoyed talking and getting to know them. Marjorie loved to play bingo and the slot machines. She hit the jackpot when she met the man of her dreams Harvey Buchanan, whom she married on November 2, 1968. They were happily married 38 years and had 4 children when cancer took the love of her life away on January 14, 2007. Her children and grandchildren were everything. She was so proud of all of them and loved them dearly. She truly enjoyed their company and looked forward to every visit. But now it was time to return to her love and dance the days away to their song Unchained Melody.
Marjorie is survived by and will be dearly missed by her children, Karen (Bruce) Anderson, Karl (Tracy) Buchanan, Brenda (Terry) Jorstad, Renea Buchanan; grandchildren, Brittni Liesch, Jenna (special friend, Brandon Pierce) Liesch , Michael Jorstad, Katelyn Jorstad, Machenzie Czarniecki, Zack and Tyler Anderson, Justin (Marissa)Pittman, Brianna (Jerod) Weigert, Josh Clark; siblings, Janice Helein, Jeanette (Chuck) El Quist, Kathy (John) Steiner, Nancy (Earl) Fenner; in-laws, Dawn Wichman, Jim (Kay) Dombrowski, John Van Veghel, George Buchanan, Quill Collier; also many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents in-law, George and Gussie Buchanan, Allen Wichman, Barbara Van Veghel and Linda Madson; in-laws, Dick Helein, Larry Madson, James Buchanan, Flo Bertrand, Becky (Harlis) Ashley and Maggie Collier.
We will be celebrating the life and memories of Marjorie Buchanan at First English Lutheran Church on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Visitation will be 4:00-5:00PM, Service at 5:00 with reception to follow in the lower level.
Marjorie’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the amazing people at American Grand that took great care of her.
“Mother you left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide although we cannot see you, you’re always at our side and now you are by Dad’s side next to the Lord.” ~Love, your children.