The world is a little different today. A great and amazing man, Darrell J. Buckmeier, known as "Buck" to his family and friends, has left us to be with our Father in heaven. Darrell J. Buckmeier, 82, of The Villages and Anchorage, Alaska, passed away on September 25, 2020.

Buck is survived by his wife, Ann Egemo Buckmeier; five children: Todd Buckmeier, Rod Buckmeier, Tom Buckmeier, Tim Buckmeier and Kim Buckmeier; two step-children: Joe Egemo and Jo Ann Wallace; thirteen grandchildren: TJ, Josh, Travis, Trevor, Carley, Rachel, Reka, Ryan, Chase, Jessica, Taylor, Kinley and Maleah; and a legacy of great grandchildren. We could not have asked for a better husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, mentor, teacher and friend.

Buck was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, on January 28, 1938. His skill and love of competitive sports led him to play on a full athletic (football) scholarship for the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. Later, he shared his loves for science and sports, coaching and teaching for more than twenty years in the Anchorage, Alaska school district. Whether teaching science and coaching hockey at Hanshew Junior High School, or coaching basketball and teaching astronomy and geology at Robert Service High School, his passion was always on display.

Physically active until his passing, Buck loved commercial fishing in Kenai, Alaska with his children. He was known both for his 'green thumb' raising fruits and vegetables and for sharing them with friends and neighbors. A Christian, Buck is described by those who knew him as the kindest man you'll ever meet.

After losing former spouses, Buck and Ann were married in March of 2008. They enjoyed traveling together around the country to visit family and friends and they never missed an opportunity to fish or hunt together. Ann has lost the love of her life, sharing their favorite exchange- Have I told you lately that I love you? "You'll be forever in my heart and in God's arms. Rest in peace, my love."

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations made in Buck's memory to The Villages Hospice House, Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, Florida 32162.

Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL. Online condolences may be left at www.BeyersFuneralHome.com

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Sep. 29, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Darrell Buckmeier

10 Entries

chris buckmeier

March 11, 2025

kindest uncle ever , mindful caring and soft spoken , miss yiu uncle

kathleen stevenson

September 24, 2021

Rest in peace my sweet uncle Darryl. Sending lots of love to heaven.

Coby Williamson

September 7, 2021

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My prayers go out to the family.

"He heals the brokenhearted; He binds up their wounds." (Psalm 147:3)

August 27, 2021

I am so sorry for the sad loss of your loved one. May the God of comfort and tender mercies be with you and your family during this difficult period.

Laurie Sheffield

January 31, 2021

So sorry for your loss we lived next door for many year's at Gilmore ct we grew up with your kids and went to school with them small world he was a good dad best wishes Laurie (Parrett) Sheffield

Buckmeier. Rest in peace forever you’ll be missed. Y

November 11, 2020

In loving memory of my favorite uncle. Darrell Buckmeier. Rest in peace forever you’ll be missed.

Kathleen Stevenson

November 10, 2020

Forever in my heart my dear sweet Uncle. May you rest in peace. Give my husband a hug For me please. I love you both so very much. Forever you’ll be missed.Blessings and love kathy. Arlens oldest daughter

Arlene Graff

November 7, 2020

Did Mr. Buckmeier teach science at Central Jr High 1967/1968? I remember few of my teachers from then but Mr. Buckmeier stands out. I'm 66 now but I remember his smile. One clear memory is him asking the class about evolution and biblical version. Most hands went up (including mine!) on believing the biblical version. I saw disappointment on his face. He looked sad. For years I wanted to find him to tell him I feel differently today. My condolences to his family and friends.

Rodney J. Buckmeier

September 30, 2020

Sending my love, thoughts and blessings to my father at such a difficult time. Dad was an amazing, 0utgoing full of life man and he was so kind and humble. He taught me soooooo much he instilled in me the greatest work ethic and taught me how to be kind and considerate and respectful from just being with him so much learning and wanting to be just like him in every way. He did so much with me had so much fun doing all that we did together. I got on his boat as his deck hand at the age of 5 and never got off. He did such a great job teaching me the fishery that he felt confident in 1978 to buy me a boat and permit and put me out there at the age of 14 to captain my own boat. I have so many great memories with him from fishing, hunting trips , camping trips, gold mining , hockey so many wonderful memories I will always cherish. Dad you will be forever missed and thought about rest in peace your son Rodney

D T

September 28, 2020

Please accept my condolences . I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the word of God comfort and strengthen you. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

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