David Buck Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate David Buck of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, whose life came to an end on March 6, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though David may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Douglas Herrick Buck and Mildred "Mims" Meyer Buck; and his brother Bruce. He is survived by: his wife Diane Buck; his sons, Douglas and Andrew (Antonina); his grandchildren, Jane, Charlotte and Arthur; and his sister Carol Dettmann (Nicholas) of Sydney, Australia..
In lieu of flowers please consider a gift in David's memory to the Buck Professorship in Chinese History.
