Klondike Cheese Co.

The Buholzer family of Klondike Cheese Co. has been making cheese in Wisconsin for four generations. Since the late 1800s, they have been creating award-winning feta, muenster, brick, and havarti cheeses in the rolling hills of Green County. Now, with four Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers on staff, Klondike continues to blend their expertise and creativity to craft many styles of specialty cheeses, and we love them all. Here’s a pro tip from us: Give Klondike's Odyssey feta a try. It is nationally recognized, and a constant award winner, for a reason!

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Klondike Cheese Co.

W7839 Hwy 81

Monroe, WI 53566

608-325-3021

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Ron Buholzer

Look no further than the Buholzer family to see true dedication to quality; they’ve run the Klondike Cheese Company for four generations. As one of four Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers in the family, Ron holds certifications for feta and brick cheese. The state’s reputation for excellence pushes Ron and everyone at Klondike to continue making award-winning cheese. (Master Cheesemaker Certified in Brick, Feta)

Steve Buholzer

Steve has long been a student of cheesemaking. From growing up in the family-owned Klondike Cheese Company, to studying artisan cheesemaking at the UW Center for Dairy Research, he’s dedicated his career to making the highest-quality products. Steve has been a Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® since 1999, certified in feta and muenster. (Master Cheesemaker Certified in Feta, Muenster)

Dave Buholzer

Along with his brothers, Dave was raised in the Klondike Cheese Company. It was only natural that they’d all have the commitment takes to earn Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® status. Dave took on certifications in feta and muenster, creating some of the finest varieties the state has to offer. (Master Cheesemaker Certified in Feta, Muenster)

Adam Buholzer

The distinction of “Master” seems to be in the DNA of the Buholzer family. Adam is the latest addition to the Buholzer Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker lineage at Klondike Cheese Company, and is the state’s first second-generation Master. For the Buholzers, nothing less than the best will do. Adam holds certifications in both feta and havarti. (Master Cheesemaker Certified in Feta, Havarti)

Ron Bechtolt

Two decades ago, Ron found his passion. He made his first batch of cheese at Klondike Cheese Company and has stayed there ever since, continuing to improve his craft. One of seven Masters now at Klondike, Ron has graduated with the class 2018, and is certified in havarti and muenster. (Master Cheesemaker Certified in Havarti, Muenster)

Matt Erdley

It wasn’t until he met his wife, Melissa, that Matt Erdley found his calling as a cheesemaker. Melissa is part of the four-generation family business at Klondike Cheese, and played an integral role in helping Matt leave his job as a Mechanical Engineer. After nearly 20 years at Klondike, Matt has received certifications in muenster and brick cheese, and is proud to follow in his mentors’ footsteps. (Master Cheesemaker Certified in Brick, Muenster)