Terry L. Buck

Terry L. Buck, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Wednesday November 16, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents Madeline and Lance Buck, his sister Shirley Immel and brother-in-law Richard Immel, his mother-in-law Pauline Haren, father-in-law Richard Haren, and sister-in-law, Judy Haren.

Terry is survived by his soulmate and loving wife of 54 years, Joan Buck, son Brian Buck (Yankiel Marinas), and daughter Julie (Ron) DeMuesy. In addition, Terry is survived by his grandchildren Jon, Dan (Kailey Smith), Emily, and Andrew Buck and their mother Laura (Sekerak) Buck, Madeline (Brian) Poston and Will DeMuesy. Terry is also survived by his two great grandsons Teddy and Archie Poston. Additionally, Terry is survived by his brother Rick (Sarah) Buck, nephew Travis Buck, niece Chelsea (Brad) Leilich, nephew Curt (Sally) Immel, niece Sue (Larry) Weston, and nephew David (Karen) Immel, brother-in-laws Jim, Joe, and Jerry Haren, nephew Derek (Devona) Haren, niece Rachel (Adam) Herzer and many cherished great nieces and nephews.

Terry was born in Massillon, Ohio, graduated from St. Mary’s School, Central Catholic High School, and Walsh University. Terry enjoyed a career in sales where he applied his technical skills with the love of interacting with people. At the end of his career, he left not only customers but friends in many places around the state of Ohio.

While at Walsh University, Terry met Joan at their favorite local dance spot. Since then, they danced together through life’s highs and lows, always committed to each other in the deepest love. Terry’s love for Joan was most evident in their later years as a dedicated caregiver to Joan. Nobody was as good of a caregiver than Terry to Joan. Terry showed the same dedication and love to his children Julie and Brian and their families. Terry was always generous with his time, energy, love, and resources for his family. Terry, with passion, rarely missed significant family sporting events, concerts, and public ceremonies of his family. Terry extended that same dedication and love to his friends and his “chosen family” enjoying golf, cultural events, and travel with “crime-fighting” shenanigans and humor. Anyone that Terry interacted with felt seen, heard, and valued especially when he gave his signature hugs. Terry embodied unconditional love and acceptance, an outflow of the God he loved and followed deeply in whose presence he is now embraced.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 26, 2022, from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. A Celebration of Terry’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fore Hope (https://foundation.ohiohealth.com/fore-hope).

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