Gene O. "Bucky" Buchanan
March 02, 1941 - October 24, 2013
Obituary
LODI-Gene O. “Bucky” Buchanan, age 72, of Lodi, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Mar. 2, 1941, in Poynette, the son of Clifford and Charlotte Buchanan. He married Judy Paskey on Oct. 19, 1963. Gene worked for over 37 years as a mechanic for the State of Wisconsin in the Department of Administration and also for Mendota Mental Health. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and tinkering around his garage. There wasn’t a thing that he couldn’t fix. Gene also farmed with his son, Darryl. He loved the neighborhood get-togethers and backyard wildlife. Gene always thought of others first and put their health and needs before his own.
Gene is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy; children, Darryl (friend, Becca) Buchanan and Dawn Buchanan; brothers, Alan (Lynette) Buchanan and Dale (Janine) Buchanan; sister, Linda (Rick) Jacobson; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Hugh Buchanan.
Funeral services for Gene will be held at FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 206 Pleasant St., Lodi, at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, with the Rev. Michael Lee presiding. Burial will be at County Line Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of services on Sunday. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Huen, Dave Eberdt, and Kelly for all of the care they gave Gene. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Hamre Gunderson
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 S. Main Street
(608)592-3201
Events
Visitation
Sun Oct 27, 2013 @ 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
First Lutheran Church(Lodi) • 206 Pleasant St, Lodi, WI 53555
Service
Sun Oct 27, 2013 @ 3:30 PM CDT
First Lutheran Church(Lodi) • 206 Pleasant St, Lodi, WI 53555
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Memories
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Kelly Raschk
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There are too many memories through my whole life to count.
Gene was just always in my life. I always looked forward to seeing him when they would come visit. We always had great time with the stories and all of us just being together.
I will have these memories the rest of my life, which is wonderful. I am bless that I had someone like him in my life the whole time I was growing up. he would tell me the stories about when I was little and my pet coons I had. always put a big smile on my face. Thank You Gene, you made my life better.
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Sabrina
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Dawn,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during the unfortunate and too early passing of your dear father.
With deepest sympathy,
Sabrina
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
MN
Maria N.
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Dearest Dawn,
I can't imagine how hard it is to lose a father, yet alone a loved one so abruptly. I want you to know that my heart and thoughts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. And on behalf of the rest of us, sincerely, I hope that this can bring your family closer together, and you have full support should you need it.
JT
Julie Thompson
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Judy & family,
So sorry to hear of Gene's passing. How sweet it is that he could stay long enough to see your 50th wedding anniversary.
In my thoughts & prayers, I know it is a difficult time, as it was two years ago today that I said goodbye to my dad. Time heals the saddest of hearts until the day we are no longer apart.
Julie Thompson & family