Theresa Lynn Buckwalter, Robarge, Elam, age 62, passed away on Thursday December 18, 2025.

She was born on October 23, 1963 to Edward and Violet (Boggess) Buckwalter. Theresa grew up near Chetek and graduated from Cameron High School. She bartended at various establishments around the area.

She enjoyed boating, fishing, riding motorcycle and horseback riding. She loved to sing and also doing crafts.

She is survived by her life partner, John Elam of Barron; sons, Raymond (Amy) Moe of Bruce and Kevin (Scottie) Buckwalter of River Falls; daughter, Naomi (Charlie Roberts) Robarge of Juneau, Alaska; step-children, Jeremiah Elam of Hawkins; Veronica McCracken of Shell Lake and Heide (Josh) Bowen of Poskin; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter; 6 step-grandchildren; brothers, Ed (Andrea) Buckwalter of Barron and David (Krystal) Lang of Cameron; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Christopher Buckwalter; aunt, Charlotte Morris.

A Celebration of Life for Theresa will be held in the spring.

Last Update: Dec 22, 2025 10:03 am CST