John Buzza of Plover, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. John was born on June 4, 1945, in Milwaukee where he attended Marquette University High School, Marquette University, and Marquette University Law School. He met his future wife, Mari, in high school, and they married in 1968. Upon graduation from law school, John and Mari moved to Stevens Point where he began his over fifty-year legal practice finishing his legal career with the law firm of Buzza, Dreier & Johnson LLC. John and Mari enjoyed their life together traveling to the north woods, kayaking, hiking, and spending quiet time at home playing cribbage.   John's hobbies of photography and woodworking were added joys for him.  Spending time with his daughter Lynn, son-in-law Jonathan, and granddaughter Audrey was always a joyous occasion no matter what they were doing - relaxing, hiking, and enjoying meals together.  Audrey was a shining light in his life and their adventures together were a joy for him. Trips to various cabins up north were treasured, especially time by the lake. John enjoyed fishing with friends and he was active in the community throughout his years. John enjoyed volunteering in many organizations as a board member or committee member including the UWSP Foundation, the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, Pacelli High School Educational Foundation, the Portage County Commission on Aging, the Green Circle, the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve, the Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater, the Portage County Economic Development Corporation, the Portage County Business Council, and the Advisory Board for Investors Community Bank. John is survived by his wife, Mari, and his beloved daughter Lynn, her husband Jonathan, and his cherished granddaughter Audrey. He is also survived by his niece Susan and her daughters, Natalie and Elise, by his nephew Rob and his wife Susan and their children Samantha, Will, and Julia, and by his brother-in-law John Scott. John's caring and patient manner and his friendship will be missed by many.  He led a good life.  His family hopes that each of you hold on to a memory and celebrate his life in your own way, in your own time.  Next time you walk in the woods or gather with family think of John and how he has touched your life.  Mari and family would like to thank the caring staff at St. Michael's Hospital, Ascension Health, and Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. In accordance with John's wishes, a private family and friends memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in John's name may be given to the Green Circle Fund at the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, Green Circle Endowment Fund (fcsuite.com) and the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Foundation at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Join/Donate to the Friends - Schmeeckle Reserve | UWSP .