ee in Liberal Studies. In 1983, he married Kris Mangels and the couple made their home in Ames. In 1995 Kris and Boo were joined by the love of their life, Alexander Mangels Buchheit. Boo worked at Universal Harvester in Ames starting in college, where he moved up in the company and became the Production Manager. Eventually Boo and his partner bought the business. When his partner was ready to retire, they sold the business to Artsway, and Boo reluctantly retired in 2014. Boo loved to get a line wet fishing every chance he had, and later became a woodcarver. He was an avid Iowa State Fan and an even bigger fan of the Chicago Cubs. When his favorite (and only) son left his parents to go to college, he and Kris became Parrot Heads as he and Kris suddenly had a bunch of spare time on their hands. Boo loved his Parrot Head friends and always enjoyed their monthly socials when he was able to attend. Boo always appreciated fine wine, and in recent years, developed a habit of tequila before dinner and bourbon after dinner. Boo would want his family and friends to continue enjoying the good stuff in his honor. Boo is survived by his wife, Kris Mangels, and their son, Alex Buchheit, his father, Francis "Bill" Buchheit, sisters, Beth (Joe) Ackerman, Lisa (Steve) Williams, sister-in-law, Lisa (Pat) Volk and brother-in-law, Eric (Julie) Mangels, and nieces and nephews. Also left to miss Boo are his 4-legged buddies--Diesel, Lillie, and Izzy. Boo was preceded in death by his mother, Lorretta Buchheit, and a sister, Cathy. Memorials may be directed to Ames Animal Shelter or Animal Rescue League. Even though Kris was usually the person bringing home yet another dog, Boo was a big softie and always had his special girl. Online condolence may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com