Richard Buck

April 2, 1947 - December 5, 2018

BUCK, Richard C. "Buck" Age 71 Grand Junction Passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at his home. Richard was born April 2, 1947, the son of the late Richard and Irene Buck and had lived in Grand Junction since 1969. Richard honorably served his country as a member of the US Army where he served in Vietnam as a Combat Engineer. He loved to fish, hunt, golf and working in his garden. Richard began his career of public service working as an EMT in South Haven and then went on to become a Registered Nurse where he worked for 31 years in the South Haven ER. After retirement he served 5 years as a traveling nurse. Surviving is his wife of nearly 50 years Margie Jean; 3 children, Carrie McKeever, Rita Buck, Richard Buck; 4 grandchildren, Briauna, Chelsea, Brenden and Brittny; 2 great grandchildren, Keenai and Meadow; siblings, Kathe (Allen) MacCune, Cindy Newberry and Jim (Adrienne) Hutton; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, Dorothy, Ruth and Mary. The family will meet friends on Sunday from Noon until time of sharing service at 2 PM, at the Bangor Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home, www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to either Caring Circle Hospice or the family to assist with expenses.