Gerald "Jerry" E. Buck

Gerald “Jerry” E. Buck, age 80, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015 at Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital, Cudahy, WI. Gerald was born in Lancaster, WI, October 8, 1934, son of the late Elvin and Dorothy (Nee: Enloe) Buck.

On September 14, 1957 in Platteville, WI he was united in marriage to Nancy B. Bausman. He proudly served in the Wisconsin National Guard for many years. Jerry began his teaching career at West High School in Madison from 1958-1969. Relocating to Racine he taught at Dominican College, UW-Parkside, and lastly at The Prairie School for twenty-three years, retiring in 2002. Jerry began his career as an accomplished organist at the age of 13, and shared his musical talent at the First Presbyterian Church since May of 1970. He was actively involved with the Racine Scout Drum and Bugle Corp for many years, and was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Racine. Jerry was named “Mr. Fourth Fest” in 2010 and was an old car enthusiast. His devotion and love for his family was always first and foremost. He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Nancy; his children, Jennifer (Michael) Randle of Mesa, AZ, Peter (Gail) Buck of Los Angeles, CA; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Buck; son-in-law, Mark Chaffee; his seven grandchildren, Ginger (Randy) Obenchain, Joshua and Zachary Thornton, Christopher (Brianna) Chaffee, Michelle Chaffee, Unique (Sean) Page, Xavier Buck; four great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Raue; brother-in-law, Paul McCarragher; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his two children, Suzanne Chaffee and Gregg Buck; brother-in-law, Al Raue; and sister-in-law, Marietta McCarragher.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 12, 2015, 11:00 A.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Avenue, with Rev. Gillian Weighton and Rev. Steve Fringer officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Thursday at the church from 9:30 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M. Memorials to The Prairie School Scholarship Fund or to the First Presbyterian Church have been suggested.