Buhl K. Hoover

Buhl K. Hoover

February 1, 1933 – September 11, 2025

Buhl K. Hoover, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on September 11, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1933, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Mary Alice and Harold Hoover. Buhl moved to Ukiah at age 14, graduated from Ukiah High School, and later served in the U.S. Army. He married Lorraine on February 18, 1956, and together they raised two children, Randy and Sandy, in Calpella.

Buhl worked at Masonite for 27 years, owned Calpella Service Station, and ran the Calpella Superette with Lorraine until his retirement in 2012. He enjoyed socializing with friends, Monday night dinners with his grandkids, and was active with the Elks and Sons of Italy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, wife Lorraine, and children Randy and Sandy. Buhl is survived by his children’s spouses, Nancy Hoover and Guy Pronsolino; grandchildren Jake Hoover (Holley), Russell Pronsolino (Katie), Marchella Norris (Bobby), Megan Kosonen (Will), and Laura Hoover; and five great-grandchildren: Laylla Hoover, Harrison Norris, Shawnee Norris, Hunter Norris, and Finnegan Pronsolino.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10 am at Russian River Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Ukiah.