Robert R. Buckman, Sr. 79, of Mt. Airy, MD 1924 - 2003

Mr. Robert R. (Bob) Buckman Sr., 79 of Mt. Airy, Md. Died Monday October 20, 2003at home after a brief battle with cancer. He was the husband of the late Hallie M. Rhinecker Buckman who died in 1983.Bob was born July 8,1924 in Mt. Airy, Md. He was the son of the late Charles P. and Nora Maybelle Gilbert Buckman.

He served in the U.S.Army during World War II and was stationed in Germany.

He retired as a maintenance supervisor at Montgomery County Public Schools in 1986.

After retirement Bob designed and built his dream home on Jesse Smith road, where he spent time entertaining friends and family. He was a woodworker, hunter, liked to travel and built the only known musical water wheel. An avid musician he built instruments and loved to play his washtub bass.

He was a member of The American Legion Gold Star Post 191 in Mt. Airy, Moose Lodge 1582 in Brunswick, and Counties 4 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10076 of Mt Airy.

Surviving is his fiancée and companion of 17 years Della L.Shives,. Also surviving are daughters, Linda B. Graham and husband Paul A. Graham of Union Bridge, MD..Lisa B. Head and husband Thomas O. Head of Loysville PA; sons Robert R. Buckman Jr. and companion Maryann Johnson, of Shepherdstown WV., Brian L. Buckman and wife Deborah of Mt. Airy, MD.; three sisters Elizabeth Harrison, , Mary Rimbey, Virginia Linton all of Mt. Airy; one brother Emmette Buckman and wife Jean of Baltimore;one sister in law Pauline Buckman of Mt. Airy.13 Grandchildern and 2 great grandchildren, Searra O. Head, Ashley G. Buckman, Layla Ann Buckman, Abrahm Lee Buckman, Hallie O. Head, Betsy Reinert and husband Brendon, Laura Cook and husband Scott, Jenny Roberts, Jessica Spitzer, Jackie Josten, Janet Josten, Eddie McMurtrie,  Erin McMurtrie, Tyler Reinert, Dalton Reinert. Also surviving are Della Shives’ two daughters, Diana L. Josten and husband Tom of Burke VA and Kimberly A. McMurtrie and husband Brian of Boonsboro, MD. Also numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by, one sister Audrey Guassardo, and two brothers Ralph Buckman and Leo Buckman, one infant granddaughter Kelly Marie Buckman.

Friends and family may call Thursday October 23, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 Pm at BURRIER-QUEEN FUNERAL HOME 1212 W. OLD LIBERTY RD. WINFIELD, MARYLAND 21784 where a American Legion Memorial Service will take place at 7:30 PM.

Funeral Services will be conducted at Prospect United Methodist Church 5923 Woodville Rd. Mt. Airy, MD 21771 on Friday October 24 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Susan Boehl officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pall Bearers will be Abrahm Buckman, Gilbert Buckman, Wesley Buckman, Steve Buckman, Jimmy Linton, and Mark Guassardo.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Prospect United Methodist Church, 5923 Woodville Road, Mt. Airy Md. 21771, or Hospice of Frederick County P.O. Box 1799, Frederick MD 21702.

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