Wilmer Charles Buck

Wilmer Charles "Bucky"  Buck , 94 of Walnutport, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Campus in Allentown, PA.

Born October 29, 1928 in Bushkill Twsp., PA, he was the son of the late Steward Buck and the late Isabella (Neff) Buck and step-son to the late Cora (Green) Buck .

Bucky was last employed as a truck driver for GTS Trucking Co., Lehighton, PA for over 30 years before retiring. After driving for GTS Truck Co., he went to work for Laidlaw / First Student Transportation, Beersville, PA, for over 22 years, driving bus for the students of the Northampton School District including many sporting matches for both girls and boys sports, where he was included in many celebrations when the teams won.  He was recognized by the transportation company for a 1,000,000 miles of safe driving. In his earlier years, he coached Little League Baseball for both Moore Twsp. and Lehigh Twsp. Athletic Associations. Bucky was a member of the Blue Mountain Fish and Game Assoc., Walnutport, PA, a life member of local Union #773, he enjoyed playing Chess and Pinochle. He served his country as a PFC in the US Army from 1947-1948.

Surviving are son, Wayne Buck(Penny) of Coudersport, PA, daughters, Sharon Silfies(Richard) of Nazareth, PA, Wendy Kleintop(Wayne) of Walnutport, PA and Stacey DiMenichi(Richard) of Northampton, PA; 10 grand children; 17 great grand children. A brother-in-law; Henry (Bud) Neeb, Lehighton, PA. He was predeceased by brothers, Carl, Richard, and sister Bonnie Neeb.

A Funeral service with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday October 12, 2023 at Bethany Wesleyan Church, 675 Blue Mt. Drive, Cherryville, PA 18035 with the Rev. Volker Stoeckmann officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the services in the church. Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067 has been entrusted with his care and services.  Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Contributions: May be made to Salem United Methodist Church, Danielsville, PA or Valley View Baptist Church both c/o the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com