Robert J." Buck" Buckley, 89 of Big Rock, died Monday, November 11, 2024, at Ascension Mercy Medical Center. He was born March 29, 1935, in Aurora, IL.
Buck was a 1953 graduate of Marmion Military Academy. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 until 1960. He was stationed in Germany with the 33rd Armored Regiment of the 3rd Armored Division. He enjoyed attending his Army reunion every year.
Buck was co-owner of Aurora Cycle & Hobby Center at 68 S. Broadway in Aurora from 1962 – 1976.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lucy M. (nee Sharkey) and William J. Buckley.
A funeral mass will be offered on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 10 AM at St. Katherine Drexel Church, 8S055 Dugan Rd. Sugar Grove, IL. 60554. Fr. Stephen St. Jules will officiate with interment in St. Patrick Cemetery in Maytown, Illinois.
Arrangements were handled by DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St. Aurora, IL. 60506 (630) 631-5500. Please visit our website where you may sign the virtual guest book or leave condolences. www.daleidenmortuary.com
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions made to Sunnymere, 925 6th Ave., Aurora, IL. 60505, would be appreciated.