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Ronald Buchanan Obituary

Ronald Buchanan, 79, adored son of the late Earl Buchanan Sr. and the late Jacqueline Buchanan; beloved husband of the late Ruthi Buchanan, nee Gelfand, happily married for 49 years; loving father of Bradley (Lisa) Buchanan; cherished grandfather of Rachel; much loved brother of Earl (Marilyn) Buchanan Jr. and Nancy (Brian) Bosson; fond brother-in-law of Sandi (Nat) Gershman; much loved son-in-law of the late Dr. Leonard and the late Trudy Gelfand; treasured uncle to many nieces and nephews. Ron was a past President of the Chicago Curling Club and had a lifelong love of the sport, dating back to his childhood in Milwaukee. He was also an avid sailor and enjoyed sharing this passion with his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dementia Society of America, www.dementiasociety.org or Second City Curling, www.secondcitycurling.org. Chapel service Friday, March 24, 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment following at Shalom Memorial Park. For additional information, shiva and a link to view the service online, visit Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2023.

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Cathy Westphal

March 17, 2025

As a curler his energy and commitment to CCC was greatly appreciated. As a docent at the sculpture garden his help and humor was wonderful. I miss him a lot, Cathy Westphal

Gerry Holmes

March 29, 2023

Goodbye good friend and fellow member of the Board of Directors of the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park. We miss your companionship and dedication.

Peter Levant

March 25, 2023

Brad, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We wish you strength during this difficult time. Your old friend, Peter Levant and family

Gary newhouse

March 24, 2023

I will always treasure working with Roni on the skills Joe Northshore Sculpture Park. Such a wonderful man with a joy for life.
Gary newhouse. SNSP board president

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Mark Bernhard

March 24, 2023

Going to miss my old skip from when i started at Chicago Curling Club. Rest in peace Ron!

Catherine

March 24, 2023

Ron and Ruthi were avid supporters of the Skokie North Shore Sculpture Park and will be sorely missed

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