Marvin E. Buck, 85, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:40 pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois. He was born to the late Theodore M. and Golda (nee: Wills) Buck on September 7, 1926 in Julesburg, Colorado. He married Josephine Smith on October 7, 1955 in Corinth, Mississippi. She preceded him in death March 4, 2003. Marvin was a retired truck driver for the Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Eagles Aerie #3059, Chester, Moose Lodge #1764, Chester, American Legion Post #487, Chester, and a Life member of V.F.W. Post #3553, Chester,. He was a WWII Navy veteran. Survivors: 2 Sons: Marvin Allen (Connie) Buck Chester, IL Ronald Buck St. Charles, MO 2 Daughters: Paula Jean (John) Stroub Murphysboro, IL Cathy Hanger Chester, IL 11 Grandchildren 14 Great Grandchildren Nieces, Nephews & Friends Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife, 2 Brother - Homer & Gerald Buck, 1 Sister - Irene Welge, 1 Granddaughter - Stephanie Kane and 1 Great Granddaughter - Destiny Kane Funeral Services: 11:00 am, Friday, November 18, 2011 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Mark Willig & Rev. Peter Ill Interment: Paradise Cemetery Steeleville, Illinois Visitation: Thursday, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday, 7:30 am - 11:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: St. John Lutheran Church Radio Fund or American Cancer Society