Nicholas John Buchli - Cremation Society of Virginia

Nicholas John Buchli

July 15, 1986 - November 21, 2019

Nicholas (Nick) John Buchli, 33, of Virginia Beach, VA. departed this life on November 21st, 2019.

Nick graduated from Grafton High School in Yorktown, VA in 2004, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

After completing boot camp, he attended the Navy’s Hospital Corpsman school, and following graduation, he was selected to attend the Navy’s Fleet Marine Force (FMF) school. Upon graduation, he was designated as an FMF Corpsman. He served with the USMC in Camp Lejeune, NC for the following 7 years. During that period, he served multiple tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and volunteered to provide humanitarian aid in Kenya. He received several personal awards, medals, and ribbons, including the Combat Action Ribbon.

In 2011 he was honorably discharged, and enlisted in the Navy Reserves, where he continued to serve until his death. His tours included the Fleet Logistics Squadron VR-56, Navy Reserve Headquarters and SEAL Team 11. He also attended Old Dominion University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management. He was employed at the VA Hospital in Hampton, VA.

Nick was a big outdoorsman, stayed physically fit, and enjoyed boating, fishing, and hunting. His other pastimes included reading, and spending time with his family and friends. Nick will be remembered as a compassionate person who would do anything for anyone. He enjoyed a fun party, and was invited to all of them.

Nick is survived by his friend and companion, Miss Kimmy Mrasek, his parents, LCDR Kevin Buchli, U.S Navy (ret.) and Mrs. Tammy Buchli of Yorktown, VA, his sister, Dr. Dorothy Buchli of Macon, GA, his grandmothers, Mrs. Charlotte Buchli of Rice Lake, WI., and Mrs. Olive James of Springville, UT; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, including Nick’s close friend and cousin, William James, countless friends, colleagues, shipmates, and brother & sister Marines, and his dog, Banjo.

He is preceded in death by grandfathers, Mr. Roland Buchli, and CWO3 William James, U.S. Navy (ret.) and cousin, Mr. Rollie Buchli.

Informal Services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday, November 29th., at the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) facility on 400 Old York Hampton Hwy, Yorktown, VA. All family and friends are invited to attend. Burial will be at the Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Contributions in memory of Nick may be made to the Animal Aid Society in Hampton, VA.

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Nicholas (Nick) John Buchli, 33, of Virginia Beach, VA. departed this life on November 21st, 2019. Nick graduated from Grafton High School in Yorktown, VA in 2004, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After completing boot camp, he attended the Navy’s Hospital Corpsman school, and following graduation, he was selected to attend the Navy’s Fleet…

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Nick’s ashes were laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in June. He is located at C:11, S:W, C:2, N:5 if anyone would like to visit him.

My prayers are with the Buchli family as they grieve the loss of their son, grandson. cousin/nephew. My the peace of God guard your hearts and minds. <3

Nick, keep watch over us. Thanks for everything you have done . Thanks for all the knowledge and advice. Love ya man. To your family, my prayers to you all for your loss.

Tammy I am so very sorry Nick was one of the nicest young men I’ve had the opportunity to work with

Nick you were an amazing person with a great soul. You taught me valuable lessons simply being around you. Never a full moment, but also never a poor attitude. It was impossible to be in a bad mood around you. You made everything better and were as humble as could be. Confident but humble. Glad we were able to reconnect this fall. You have been on my mind. I'm long winded and could talk about you for hours. I am glad we met Nick. I love you man. Wish I could have told you that one more time. I know our NC family misses you that's for sure! Rest easy Nick. I love you brother.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Semper Fi Doc! R.I.P.

I am so sorry to hear of Nicks passing. I pray that God consoles his family in this time of grief. Psalms 34:18 " The Lord is near to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit"

Kevin, Tammy and the Buchli family. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you. Cindy Baker Meador.

Sorry for your loss. Nick you were an awesome guy and great coworker and friend even for the short time we knew each other. Rest well.

I don't have the words but I'll miss you Nick and I'm a better person because I knew you. Love you Brother. Elder

Tammy, I am so incredibly heartbroken for the loss of your beloved son. Reading what an accomplished and well loved person he was, I know how proud you must’ve been. His life made an impact on many. I pray God will comfort you and all of his loved ones. Many thoughts and prayers, Joy Hayes

Kevin Tammy and Dori I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers

Kevin and Tammy, Our deepest condolences go out to you and all of your family. I never met Nick but it seems like he really put a big stamp on this world. I know you are proud of the man he became and the impact he made on his family and friends around him. We will continue to lift you and your family up in our prayers. With much Love, Heatherly and family

My deepest sympathies to the entire Buchli family.

Nick rest easy, pleasure to know and work with you. You always made us laugh. The world has lost a great man, we have gained a guardian angel. Say hello to our brothers and sisters we have lost over the years. Prayers to you and your family during this time. You will not be forgotten, Colleen HMC Fuller (FMF)

My heartfelt condolences for your family’s loss. What an accomplished and loved young man.

It was a honor and privilege to have know and served with Buchli. He saved my back after a fall Because of him I can walk. The world has lost a wonderful man.

It was an honor to have served with him. "Doc" will live on forever in mine and many others memories. My very sincere condolences to his family.

I had the honor and privilege of working with Nick at CNRFC from 2014-2018. He was a pleasure to work with and was such a welcome addition to our Medical Department, both personally and professionally. It was a privilege to work with such a great HM who had such experience in the medical community. You will be missed. My deepest condolences to the family and those who lived this fine young man.

My sincere condolences, I had the pleasure of training Nick before I left 2N. Cool guy who loved to talk about fishing and working out. We even planned to go fishing one day and it never happened. Rest well Nick, ❤ Smith

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

With our deepest condolences, love and prayers

Kevin and Tammy and family, our hearts are broken for the loss of your son and brother. You are in my prayers. Nick sounds like an amazing young man.

No words can express my condolences. You're all a big part of my life and I love you.

Kevin & Tammy, Don and I are very sorry for the loss of your son. Prayers lifted for comfort and strength during this difficult time. Don & Cathy Moore

Very sorry for your families loss. Semper fi Doc.

Our hearts are breaking! Our love and prayers for all of you. Nick is an incredible young man.

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I lost my son, US Navy HM1 (FMF) Corpsman, Adam G. Zani, on Oct. 1, 2019 and I truly understand the pain you are going through with the loss of Nick. I am so very sorry. The US Navy has lost 2 great Corpsman.

So sorry for your entire family. Our sincere condolences.

He had an awesome sense of humor, a respectful military career, a soft spot for dogs and a huge heart! So much love, thoughts and prayers for all of Nick’s family and friends! ❤️

I'll always remember that sweet boy with a huge heart.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.