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Photo courtesy of Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home - Springfield

Walter Waldrop

Jun 9, 1945 - Nov 5, 2025

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Our deepest sympathies. I have many memories of being at Buck’s Barber Shop as a child. Buck, Sam Rogers and My Dad, Tom Krepel had a great and fun friendship for many years. There may have been a little mischief as well. May his family hold their memories near to their hearts always.

Sorry to hear about Buck. Sending you many thoughts and prayers

Sorry to hear of his passing. Husband and son frequented his shop in illiopolis for years. He was Always smiling and telling fun stories.

My sympathies to Joanne and family.

Buck was so much fun to be around. Have some great pictures from our last boat ride with him. He kept us in stitches, LOL! Played volleyball with him and had great times. Great guy who will be missed by many!

I just showed Milt Buck’s picture. He recognized him right away. For many years,Buck and Milt worked out in the weight room at Riverwoods sharing laughter and stories as they ran on the machines. Milt has Alzheimer’s disease but Buck’s photo brought a smile. Rest in Peace, Buck.

Buck had a quick witt and always kept all the sand volleyball players here at riverwoods in stitches . He surely will be missed.

Buc was a very special person ! Always entertaining and joking with everyone. Always enjoyed our conversations our dinners at White wicked wild wings in Florida and our silly back-and-forth on emails. Our prayers are with you, Joanne and Family.. hugs Craig and Stephanie kent

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

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Walter's Obituary

RIVERTON - Walter ‘Buck’ Waldrop, 80, of Riverton, Illinois passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025. Buck was born on June 9, 1945, in Flat Rock, Illinois, to Ralph and Rose Waldrop. He graduated from Robinson High School, proudly served in the U.S. Navy, and later completed...

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