06/12/2009
Ronald Lee Buckley was born January 27, 1953, in Monroe, Iowa, the son of Ralph Buckley and Kristine (Jensen) Buckley.
Following graduation from Knoxville High School in 1971, Ron began farming. He enjoyed working on his farm and just being in outdoors.
Ron also was employed at Pella Corp. for 34 years.
He loved spending time with his mules and going on wagon rides. Hunting turkey,
deer, and mushrooms were also things he enjoyed. Ron also had a hidden talent as
a quilter, making many beautiful quilts. He enjoyed every moment spent with his
friends, family, and grandchildren.
Ron was united in marriage to Jeanette Newman on January 23, 2009, in Unionville,
Missouri. Ron passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009, at his farm at the age of 56
years, 4 months, and 16 days. He was preceded in death by his father, and a daughter,
Teri Buckley.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette; children, Patrick (Shanna) Buckley of Palm Coast, Florida, Rhonda Buckley of Knoxville; 6 grandchildren; mother, Kristine Buckley
of Newton; sisters, Linda (Dal) Modlin of Newton, Karen (Steve) Carnahan of Texas,
Sue (Gene) Sacco of Centerville, Doris (Ed) Anderson of Des Moines; stepson, Paul
(Tammy) Newman of Lovilia, along with other relatives and many friends.
Bybee & Davis Funeral Home Knoxville, Iowa Graceland Cemetery.