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Marcks, Gerald G. “Bucky”

Gerald Gordan Marcks, age 76, of New London passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his daughter’s home in Roscoe, Illinois, peacefully surrounded by his family.

Bucky was born on July 23, 1941 to the late Gordon and Lorraine (Lorenz) Marcks in Nichols, WI. He was united in marriage to Sue Herres on June 27, 1966. Bucky was a lifelong Cubs fan, loved doing crossword puzzles and golfing. He worked for 34 years at Kimberly Clark Atlas Mill in Appleton until retiring in 1999. He served his country in the US Army. Bucky especially loved being with his family.

Bucky is survived by his wife Sue; children, Melissa (Scott) Gilles, Roscoe, IL; Jeri Lynn Navoichik, Appleton, WI and Nicole Austin, St. Pete Beach, FL; seven grandchildren, Britney (Matt) McKay, Tyler Gilles, Tanner (fiancé Ashley) Gilles, Jakob Dietrich, Michael Navoichik, Calli Austin and Riley Buck Austin; four great-grandchildren, Tabitha, Theodore, Natania and Stella; siblings, Robert Marcks, Ginny Peters and Fern (Dave) Rusch and sister-in-law, Dorla Marcks. Bucky is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bucky was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard; sister-in-law, Joyce Marcks and brother-in-law, Bill Peters.

The funeral service for Bucky will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London. Rev. Greg Watling will be officiating. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Full military honors will take place at the funeral home. The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, New London, is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

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