Ragie
Ragie L. Buck
Ragie L. Buck passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Allegan County Medical Care Community.
Mrs. Buck was born January 13, 1926 in Springfield, MO to George Washington and Ruth Alberta (Payne) Honicutt, but after her father’s sudden death, the family moved to Michigan. Starting around the age 9, she was raised at the House of David in Benton Harbor, MI. Less than a month shy of her 17
th
birthday, she married Francis Lewis Buck on December 24, 1942. Reggie (as she was often called) followed her husband around the United States while he served in the Army, working various civilian jobs to serve the cause. After the war, they settled in Coloma to raise a family. She became a foster mother and devoted her life to being a parent and grandparent.
As son Ron’s children grew up and granddaughter, Shannon moved out of state, Ragie and Louie moved to Otsego to be close to and help raise grandchildren, Alissa and James. She was the ultimate mother figure. She modeled appropriate behavior and intellect far beyond her limited formal education. Her love was not limited to biologically related family. All were always welcome in her home. She loved gardening, canning and cooking. She was especially known for her pies and cinnamon rolls.
She learned to like sports, rather than become a Sunday afternoon widow. She developed her own favorite teams in football, basketball and baseball. It took Derek Jeter to get her to cheer for her husband’s lifelong favorite baseball team, the Yankees. She thought Jeter to be such a great role model and questioned the ethics of players that her grandson James would cheer for. She enjoyed their good-natured banter on ethics.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank in 2005.
Surviving are her three sons, Ronald (Shirley) Buck of Watervliet, Michael (Deborah) Buck of Otsego and Carl (Sharon) Buck of Richland; grandchildren, Melinda Buck, Robert Buck, James (Laurel) Buck, Alissa (Ryan) Renner, Shannon (Lt. Col. Clifton) Harris, Zachary Ullisch, Kaydie (Ashley) McCormick, Kelsey McCormick and great-grandchildren, Elora, Alexander, Gabriel and Abraham Harris, Jace Ullisch, Cohen Renner and Sullivan and Shuyler Buck.
A private family burial will take place at Trowbridge Methodist Cemetery in Trowbridge Township.
Friends may visit with Ragie’s family from 3-5 P.M., Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage donations to
Wings of Hope Hospice
or the
Allegan Medical Care Community
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Brian J Carns
March 9, 2017 at 12:25 am
Brian Carns
March 9, 2017
Dear
Mike, Deb, Alissa, James and families I want to send my sincerest condolences to all of you for your loss. It is always hard to lose a loved one especially when you are so close to them. With the “older” ones you are somewhat expecting it but you are never truly prepared when the time comes. Always remember to keep the fond memories close and each passing day will get a little easier. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Brian
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David Coble
March 10, 2017 at 2:59 pm
To run and Carl, sorry to read about your loss today in the paper. To my good friend Michael, I miss you and hope to see you again soon ( maybe at a class reunion!!) my deepest sympathy goes out to you all.
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Dave and Pam Loudenslager
March 21, 2017 at 3:07 pm
Mike, Deb and family,
Dave and I were so sorry to hear about your mothers passing. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother to your entire family and how lucky you all were to have her in your lives! We know how much you will miss her but we also believe that she is happy with your father again. Remember all the good times as you struggle with your loss.
Prayers and good thoughts for your entire family,
Dave and Pam Loudenslager
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Mrs. Buck was born January 13, 1926 in Springfield, MO to George Washington and Ruth Alberta (Payne) Honicutt, but after her father’s sudden death, the family moved to Michigan. Starting around the age 9, she was raised at the House of David in Benton Harbor, MI. Less than a month shy of her 17
th
birthday, she married Francis Lewis Buck on December 24, 1942. Reggie (as she was often called) followed her husband around the United States while he served in the Army, working various civilian jobs to serve the cause. After the war, they settled in Coloma to raise a family. She became a foster mother and devoted her life to being a parent and grandparent.
As son Ron’s children grew up and granddaughter, Shannon moved out of state, Ragie and Louie moved to Otsego to be close to and help raise grandchildren, Alissa and James. She was the ultimate mother figure. She modeled appropriate behavior and intellect far beyond her limited formal education. Her love was not limited to biologically related family. All were always welcome in her home. She loved gardening, canning and cooking. She was especially known for her pies and cinnamon rolls.
She learned to like sports, rather than become a Sunday afternoon widow. She developed her own favorite teams in football, basketball and baseball. It took Derek Jeter to get her to cheer for her husband’s lifelong favorite baseball team, the Yankees. She thought Jeter to be such a great role model and questioned the ethics of players that her grandson James would cheer for. She enjoyed their good-natured banter on ethics.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank in 2005.
Surviving are her three sons, Ronald (Shirley) Buck of Watervliet, Michael (Deborah) Buck of Otsego and Carl (Sharon) Buck of Richland; grandchildren, Melinda Buck, Robert Buck, James (Laurel) Buck, Alissa (Ryan) Renner, Shannon (Lt. Col. Clifton) Harris, Zachary Ullisch, Kaydie (Ashley) McCormick, Kelsey McCormick and great-grandchildren, Elora, Alexander, Gabriel and Abraham Harris, Jace Ullisch, Cohen Renner and Sullivan and Shuyler Buck.
A private family burial will take place at Trowbridge Methodist Cemetery in Trowbridge Township.
Friends may visit with Ragie’s family from 3-5 P.M., Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage donations to
Wings of Hope Hospice
or the
Allegan Medical Care Community
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Ragie L. Buck
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Brian J Carns
March 9, 2017 at 12:25 am
Brian Carns
March 9, 2017
Dear
Mike, Deb, Alissa, James and families I want to send my sincerest condolences to all of you for your loss. It is always hard to lose a loved one especially when you are so close to them. With the “older” ones you are somewhat expecting it but you are never truly prepared when the time comes. Always remember to keep the fond memories close and each passing day will get a little easier. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Brian
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David Coble
March 10, 2017 at 2:59 pm
To run and Carl, sorry to read about your loss today in the paper. To my good friend Michael, I miss you and hope to see you again soon ( maybe at a class reunion!!) my deepest sympathy goes out to you all.
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Dave and Pam Loudenslager
March 21, 2017 at 3:07 pm
Mike, Deb and family,
Dave and I were so sorry to hear about your mothers passing. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother to your entire family and how lucky you all were to have her in your lives! We know how much you will miss her but we also believe that she is happy with your father again. Remember all the good times as you struggle with your loss.
Prayers and good thoughts for your entire family,
Dave and Pam Loudenslager
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