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Buck, Richard K.

Richard K. Buck, age 77, of Waupaca, WI passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012 at home under the care of his family assisted by Theda Care at Home Hospice. Richard was born in Waupaca on July 21, 1935, the son of the late Kenneth L. and Leta (Nielsen) Buck. On June 22, 1955, he married Jane Faulks at the First Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Dick loved to deer hunt and spend time with his seven grandsons. He especially loved to tell them about Jesus and was so proud of his fifteen great grandchildren with # 16 expected in December. He is survived by his wife, Jane Buck, Waupaca; his children: Steve (Carol) Buck and Jolene (Mike) Smith, Waupaca; his grandsons: Jason (Mandy) Smith; Jeff (Cathy) Smith; Dan (Mary) Engle; Don (Kate) Engle; Matthew (Erica) Buck; Andrew (Erin) Buck and Brandon Engle; his brother, Larry (JoAnn) Buck, Oconomowoc, WI and his sisters, Madlyn (Gary) Sweetalla, Kaukauna, WI and Ilona (William) Leach, Fremont, WI and many nieces and nephews that loved him so much. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Al Engle and a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Phyllis Buck. The Funeral Service is scheduled for Tuesday, July 31 at 11:30 AM at First Baptist Church, Waupaca with Reverend Larry G. Gross, officiating. Military rites followed the service. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at the First Baptist Church. Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca assisted the family with arrangements.
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