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Gerald Allen Buckmaster, son of Harvey and Mabel Amanda Carlson Buckmaster, was born, November 30, 1925 in West Allis, Wisconsin. He departed this life, Thursday, February 2, 2012, in his home, Camdenton, Missouri at the age of eighty-six years, two months and three days.
On December 22, 1948, he was united in marriage to Jane E. Donovan and to this union one son was born. Together they shared fifty-four years of marriage until her passing on January 24, 2003.
He was also preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his son, Kevin D. Buckmaster and wife Cheri of Lebanon, Missouri; a grandson, Patrick A. Buckmaster of Portland, Oregon; two brothers, Harley Buckmaster and companion Rose Krueger of Plover, Wisconsin and David Buckmaster of Wisconsin; a sister, Yvonne Gruba and husband Jack of Stevens Point, Wisconsin and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Gerry was raised in Wisconsin and graduated from Stevens Point High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he returned to Wisconsin and was later married. They made their home in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and raised their son. He worked in the trucking industry most of his life. They retired to the Lake of the Ozarks in 1996. While at the lake, Gerry worked at Windermere Baptist Convention Center and volunteered for Meals-On-Wheels,
He was a long-time member of the Stevens Point Country Club and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Spending time with his family was most important to him.
He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.
No formal funeral service will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to Camden County Library District and left at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.
Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.
Gerald Allen Buckmaster, son of Harvey and Mabel Amanda Carlson Buckmaster, was born, November 30, 1925 in West Allis, Wisconsin. He departed this life, Thursday, February 2, 2012, in his home, Camdenton, Missouri at the age of eighty-six years, two months and three days.
On December 22, 1948, he was united in marriage to Jane E. Donovan and to this union one son was born. Together they shared fifty-four years of marriage until her passing on January 24, 2003.
He was also preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his son, Kevin D. Buckmaster and wife Cheri of Lebanon, Missouri; a grandson, Patrick A. Buckmaster of Portland, Oregon; two brothers, Harley Buckmaster and companion Rose Krueger of Plover, Wisconsin and David Buckmaster of Wisconsin; a sister, Yvonne Gruba and husband Jack of Stevens Point, Wisconsin and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Gerry was raised in Wisconsin and graduated from Stevens Point High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he returned to Wisconsin and was later married. They made their home in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and raised their son. He worked in the trucking industry most of his life. They retired to the Lake of the Ozarks in 1996. While at the lake, Gerry worked at Windermere Baptist Convention Center and volunteered for Meals-On-Wheels,
He was a long-time member of the Stevens Point Country Club and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Spending time with his family was most important to him.
He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.
No formal funeral service will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to Camden County Library District and left at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.
Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.
