Ronald Kent Buckles

Ronald Kent Buckles, age 78 of Stoddard, died Monday August 19, 2019. Ronald Kent Buckles, 78, of Stoddard, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday August 19, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 15, 1941 in Viroqua, WI to Henry and Jennie Fae (Robinson) Buckles. Ronald was baptized and confirmed at the North West Prairie Lutheran Church. He graduated from DeSoto High School in 1959. Following high school he was drafted in to the U.S Army and served from 1963 to 1965. In 1966 he was united in marriage to Melinda Kay Myhre. In 1970, they bought a farm near West Prairie. Together they raised their family in the quiet comfort of country living. In 1995 they relocated to the Stoddard area Ronnie enjoyed life in the country and was thankful for the good neighbors that surrounded him. When his time was not occupied with farming he enjoyed hunting, playing softball and watching the Milwaukee Brewers. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Melinda Kay; two sons, Todd (Angie) Buckles and Ryan (Kara Ellis) all of Stoddard; his grandchildren: Austin, Shelbie (Andy Lee), Lance and Jack Buckles; Elaina Klemme and Anesah Ellis; two brothers, Larry and Loren, both of Viroqua; one sister Debby (Mark) Umberger of Genoa and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister in-law, Mary Ghelf and two brothers-in-law, Wayne Ghelf and Merlin Bohland; his mother and father-in-law and his grandparents. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the people who helped care for Ronnie in his final days, especially to Tracy Ghelf-Ames for her loving kindness that she showered on the family during his illness. Funeral services will be held on Friday August 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the North West Prairie Lutheran Church, (Rte. 82) Rural Viroqua. Pastor Donald Fox will officiate. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Walnut Mound Cemetery in Retreat. Relatives and friends are invited for visitation on Thursday August 22, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua, WI. Visitation will also be held on Friday at the Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.