Lyle Cecil Buckbee

Lyle C. Buckbee, age 91 of Neenah, formerly of the Clintonville area, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his home with his wife at his side.

Lyle Cecil Buckbee was born September 12, 1932 in the Township of Larrabee, Waupaca County, son to the late Cecil & Viola (Ewald) Buckbee. He attended school in Marion and graduated with the class of 1950. Lyle met his future wife Jeanne Dempster at the Caroline Ballroom and the couple was later united in marriage on October 14, 1953 in Clintonville. He served his country in the Army Reserves and was later honorably discharged. Lyle worked at the Clintonville Feed Mill for a time, he did some farming, but the majority of his working years was with Farm Equipment Sales, Clintonville. After retiring in 1994, he still worked part-time with Gretzinger Sales and Service. As a long-time member of St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville, Lyle served as both an usher and an elder. After fully retiring, Lyle and Jeanne spent 17 winters down in Haines City, FL, where he worked part-time at SeaWorld. Lyle cherished family gatherings where he could visit and love on his grandchildren. He had a laid back demeanor, with a dry sense of humor, but always showed how big his heart was by caring for others, especially his family. 

Lyle is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Jeanne
Children: Patricia (Mark) Kraft, New London; Richard Buckbee, Oshkosh; Gregory (Karla) Buckbee, Malad, ID; Mark (Cheryl) Buckbee, Heartland; Lisa (Craig) Sorenson, Bear Creek
Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, & great-great grandchildren

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; a brother in infancy; grandsons, Joshua Buckbee & Michael Buckbee; & a great-grandson, Deon Buckbee.

A memorial service will be held 2 PM Thursday, April 18,2024 at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville South Location, 299 S. Main St. Clintonville, WI 54929, with Rev. Jason Zobel officiating. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Post #664, American Legion Post #63, and American Legion Auxiliary Unit #63, all of Clintonville. 

Visitation will take place on Thursday at the funeral home from 12 PM until the time of service.

An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.