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Robert Buck

[March 26, 2013]  McLEAN -- Robert D. Buck, 90, of McLean, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at 2:55 p.m. at his home.

(Below is the obituary from the funeral home.)

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McLean- Robert D. Buck, 90, of McLean passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 2:55 p.m. in the home that he grew up in.

Graveside Services for Mr. Buck will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the McLean Cemetery in rural McLean with Rev. Don Doty officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Burger Benedict American Legion Post #573.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta.

Robert D. Buck was born on January 13, 1923 at Mennonite Hospital in Bloomington the son of Dan S. and Charlotte (Behr) Buck. He married Sara "Sally" Jane Farley on March 2, 1946 in Leland, Ill. She preceded him in death on April 26, 2004.

He is survived by two sons: Scott F. (Mary) Buck of Port Angeles, Wa., William D. (Kimberly) Buck of rural McLean. Three grandchildren: Susan Buck of San Diego, Ca., Maj. Matthew (Nikki) Buck of Williamsburg, Virginia, James Buck of McLean.

Bob attended the McLean Grade School and graduated from the McLean High School in the famous "Class of 1941." He managed to attend two years at the University of Illinois before being called to duty in the US Navy Reserve to be a "Avenger" TBM pilot for the duration of World War II.

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He was a stock and grain farmer. He enjoyed woodworking and visiting with friends. He suffered the losses of the Chicago Cubs quietly.

Bob was a member Burger Benedict American Legion Post #573 in McLean.
He was a thirty year Board Member of the McLean Cemetery Association and a sixty five year member of the McLean Masonic Lodge #469 which merged with Atlanta Masonic Lodge #165 AF & AM. A thirty-second degree member of Bloomington Consistory.

The family would like to thank Dr. James Hancock of Medical Hills and Advocate BroMenn's Adult Care Services for their excellent care.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.