Pamela Lea Buchheit died December 28, 2015. She was born February 13, 1954 in Rockford, Illinois to Donald and Betty Lorraine (Barker) Cunningham. She was an accountant for 40 years. A resident of Okeechobee for 30 years having come from Illinois, she adored her children, grandchildren and her dog. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Chicago Bears.

Mrs. Buchheit was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Ralph Buchheit and her mother Betty Lorraine (Barker) Cunningham.

She is survived by her children, Kari Nelson (Rick) of Chicago, Illinois, David Buchheit (Cassie) of Celebration, Florida, Vanessa Buchheit, Sarah Buchheit both of Chicago, Illinois and Hank Buchheit of Okeechobee, Florida; grandchildren, Bryce Nelson and Savannah Buchheit; and her Catahoula dog, Lucy.

A memorial service to honor Pam's life will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 11:00 at the
Union Cemetery in Steward IL.

Those wishing to send flowers all arrangements have been entrusted with Cypress House 815-562-4159 who will be able to assist you with Pamela's favorite flowers and arrangements.