Buckley, Ronald L. 1953-2009

BUCKLEY, JENSEN, NEWMAN

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 1/10/2010 at 19:26:01

Ronald Lee Buckley was born January 27, 1953 in Monroe, Iowa, the son of Ralph Buckley and Kristine (Jensen) Buckley.

Following graduation from Knoxville High School in 1971, Ron began farming. He enjoyed working on his farm and just being in the outdoors. Ron also was employed at Pella Corp. for 34 years.

He loved spending time with his mules and going on wagon rides. Hunting turkey, deer and mushrooms were also things he enjoyed. Ron also had a hidden talent as a quilter, making many beautiful quilts. He enjoyed every moment spent with his friends, family and grandchildren.

Ron was united in marriage to Jeanette Newman on January 23, 2009 in Unionville, Missouri.

Ron passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009 at his farm at the age of 56 years, 4 months and 16 days.

He was preceded in death by his father, and a daughter, Teri Buckley

Survivors include his wife, Jeanette; children, Patrick (Shanna) Buckley of Palm Coast, Florida, Rhonda Buckley of Knoxville; 6 grandchildren; mother, Kristine Buckley of Newton; sisters, Linda (Dal) Modlin of Newton, Karen (Steve) Carnahan of Texas, Sue (Gene) Sacco of Centerville, Doris (Ed) Anderson of Des Moines; stepson, Paul (Tammy) Newman of Lovilia, along with other relatives and many friends.