Jack “Bernie” Buck, 90, of Valparaiso, passed away on January 9, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1932, in Crown Point to Ernest and Anna (Gauss) Buck, who both preceded him in death. On December 5, 1953, he married Juanita “June” Hayes, who survives. He worked as a Cobbler at his family’s shop Buck’s Shoe Repair. Jack enjoyed playing golf and was still working for the Valparaiso Parks Department for their golf course. Jack also served his country in the United States Army. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and for the recent couple of years had devoted himself to taking care of his wife. He is survived by his children David Buck of LaPorte and Nancy (Michael) Tuthill, and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his three siblings Walter (Charlotte) Buck, Hilda (Werner) Hospers, and Marie Howard. A visitation will be held Saturday January 14, 2023, from 1:00 until the time of service at Bartholomew Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 Saturday with burial to follow at Graceland Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that Memorial Donations be made to the American Heart Association.
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