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Layne was born Aug. 28, 1930, in Plainview, the son of Myrl and Maybelle (Schmidt) Buckingham. He was a 1948 graduate of Plainview High School. He served four years as a firefighter in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in the Alaskan Territory until he was honorably discharged. Layne married Irene Schneider on Oct. 23, 1952, at St. Joachim Chapel in Plainview. Layne continued his education at Winona State Teachers College. His 35-year teaching career was at Kenyon High School, where he taught math, industrial arts and driver education. He also built many homes and measured land in the Kenyon area along with his partner, Gene Moss. Layne built his family home in rural Kenyon, where they lived for 40 years and raised cattle.
Layne enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved teaching, building and farming. He also enjoyed cards, chess and cribbage. He was a member of the Minnesota Education Association.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Buckingham of Kenyon; four children, Stephanie Buckingham of Owatonna, Layne "Peter" (Gwen) Buckingham of Kenyon, Brice Buckingham of Chaska, Minn., and Beth Ann (Trent) Baalke of San Jose, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, Kelly (Derrick) LaMotte, Cresse McCarren, Nolan (Marissa) Buckingham, Cora (Justin) Cromer, Olivia Buckingham, Seth Buckingham, Jerad (Kristi) Buckingham, Anna (Tucker) Halvorson, Ellie Buckingham, Katelynn Baalke, and Cassie Baalke; seven great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Lake, Hunter, Charlotte, Axel, Riley, and Jase; and two sisters, Sheila Rislove of Rushford and Valerie (Loren) Mollet of Hastings.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Leslie and Cresse Buckingham; and brother-in-law, Jack Rislove.
Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home, Kenyon, on Thursday, Jan. 7, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be on Friday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kenyon. Interment will be in the St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Kenyon.
Memorials are preferred to donor's choice.
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Rev. Joshua Johnson
January 21, 2016
On behalf of our Heartland Hospice family, please know that while time may pass we continue to think about your family and hold you in our thoughts and prayers. May our prayers bring you comfort today, you are not walking alone.
Rev. Joshua Johnson
Bereavement Coordinator
Heartland Hospice
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Jerry and Em Bartel
January 7, 2016
To Irene and Family, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Layne was a great guy, hard worker, and defined the words "good-natured." We always enjoyed our time with him. As you know, he (and Gene) built our current home, as well as our lake place. They took great pride in their workmanship, and it showed.
January 5, 2016
Gwen, so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the thought that he is now surrounded by the happiness and love that only Jesus can provide. Tom Pileggi.
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