CHUCK BUCK

Sept. 14, 1950 - Sept. 22, 2015 ELKHART

Chuck F. Buck, 65, of Elkhart, IN, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2015, in Elkhart General Hospital. Chuck was born on September 14, 1950, in South Bend, IN, to Russell and Kathleen (Herrick) Buck, who both have preceded him in death.

Chuck is survived by his children, Jennie (Jeff) Stitsworth and Russell (Laura) Buck, both of Mishawaka; four grandchildren; and one sister, Linda (Harold) Fleming of Mishawaka; and his longtime friend and companion, Amy Cox of Elkhart. He is also survived by his 1st wife, Becky (Markham) Buck of Mishawaka.

Chuck is a graduate of John Adams High School and he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Krishna from 1969 until 1974.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 26th, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Rocky's Hideaway Campground in Jones, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the MDS Foundation, 4573 South Broad Street, Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620, and www.mdsfoundation.org.