Walter E. Buczek

WALTER (SKIP) BUCZEK, age 86, loving husband of Carol (nee Boyko), dear father of Ed Buczek (Hala); grandfather of Jake Buczek, and Gabriella Buczek, brother of Adelbert Buczek (deceased) (Jean), Bob Buczek (Angie, deceased), Ron Buczek, Claudia Kasab (Ron), Mary Jane Roberts (Bill). U.S. Army Veteran; Skippy’s first love was to his wife Carol to whom he was married to for 62 years. Throughout his life he impacted generations of those within his family providing them with love, security and guidance. Skippy led an adventurous life that rivaled Forrest Gump. He spent time overseas driving a tank for the Army where he nearly ran over Elvis Presley, vacationed in Europe multiple times including attending the Oktoberfest in Germany more than once and went to Niagara Falls countless times taking along friends and family to experience his joy of travel. Skip enjoyed learning, culture, history and his retention of facts dubbed him the name “Skipopedia”. Skippy was fond of cars, never missing an auto show, working at Ford Motor Company for over 20 years and driving his all-time favorite Ford Mustang. He was proud to be a provider working until the age of 72 years old. Being a father and grandfather was his crown jewel. Skip had only one son, but the number of those that experienced his fatherly love is numerous.

Mass of Christian Burial St. John Cantius Church 906 College Ave., Cleveland Tuesday March 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Private. Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) MONDAY 3-7 P.M.