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Michael Buck

November 24, 1958 — August 12, 2018

Michael Allen Buck,  58 , died August 12, 2018 in the Diamond Willow Care Center, Detroit Lakes surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service for Michael will be held on Friday, August 17 at 11:00 am in the David-Donehower Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Michael Allen Buck was born on November 24, 1958 to Merton H and Joan (Ortlepp) Buck in Mounds Park, MN. He moved to lakes country as a child and attended both Frazee and Detroit Lakes Schools. He enlisted in the Navy but due to an accident which injured him, he was honorably discharged.

Michael had a life-long illness, but he still made a good life. He worked many odd jobs but his favorite was truck driving.  He loved playing his guitar and listening to music, especially Merle Haggard.

He is survived by his mother, Joan Buck Sullivan of Detroit Lakes, two sisters; Judy Buck of Morris, MN. And Kristi Sauvageau of Dilworth, MN. Three brothers; Merton and Douglas of Detroit Lakes, MN. And Kevin of Mahnomen, MN. Nephews Brian and  Nicolas of Mahnomen, Justin of Moorhead, MN. And one niece, Jana of Dilworth. Grand-nieces; Brook Lynn Buck of Detroit Lakes and Hannah of Mahnomen.  Grand-Nephews; Nicolas Buck and Daniel Buck of Mahnomen.

Preceding him in death is his father Merton, brother Daniel, and grand nephew Adam Sauvagau.

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Service Schedule

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Memorial Service

Friday, August 17, 2018

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

David-Donehower Funeral Home

609 US-10, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

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Visitation/Gathering of Family and Friends

Friday, August 17, 2018

Starts at 10:00 pm (Central time)

David-Donehower Funeral Home

609 US-10, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

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