Bruce J. Buchkoski, 63 of Schofield passed away at home on February 1, 2021 after a chronic illness, surrounded by family. Bruce was born on February 17, 1957 to Ervin and Caroline (Budnik) Buchkoski. He is survived by his mother Caroline Crochiere, son Ryan Shultz, Wausau WI, brothers; Jerry (Cherri) Buchkoski, Sioux Falls SD, David (Pat) Buchkoski, Isle MN, sisters; Gayle Koppa, Schofield WI, Karen (Al) Nikolai, Kronenwetter WI, Diane Buchkoski, Kronenwetter WI, granddaughter; Laci Shultz, Wausau WI, Nephews and Nieces; Kevin Koppa, Wausau WI and Connie Koppa, Hatley WI and children Cody, Schofield WI and Kyle (Amanda), and child Connor, Weston WI and, Karrie (Mike) Hess and child Michaela, Tomahawk WI, Jason (Dani) Nikolai and children Kyler and Trever, Rochester MN, Chad Nikolai, Richmond IN, Cliff Buchkoski, MN, Scott (Deb) Buchkoski and children Emma, Amber and Leah, Stillwater MN, Caitlin (Nick) Abbas and children Beth and Emily, Lennox SD, Elise (Matt) Ellenz and children Andrew, Erica and Adam, Sioux Falls SD, John (Courtney) Buchkoski and children Louise and Felicity, Denton TX, and special family friends Karen Schlichting and Lori Lynn Luedtke.  Bruce was owner & operator of the Polack Inn Bar & Café for 36 years. He was well known for his Friday fish fries and was voted by the Wausau Chamber of Commerce as one of the best cafes in Wausau. He also got great pleasure from preparing feasts for family and friends. Bruce was well known for helping others in need. He was an accomplished carpenter completing many projects at the Polack Inn and for family and friends. His life was brightened by the birth of his granddaughter, Laci with whom he spent many happy hours. His happiest times were spent with his family at his home on Lake Nokomis.  The family would like to thank Aspirus Hospice for their care for Bruce during the last few weeks of his life.  Private family services will be held at St Therese Catholic Church on Friday, March 12 with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am with Father Albert officiating. The service will be live-streamed on St.Therese's website and their Facebook page. Burial to be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in the Spring / Summer. A celebration of Bruce's life will be held at a later date.  John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online condolences can be made at HonorOne.com.