Franklin Buck Obituary
Franklin J. Buck, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. He was born in Allentown, PA on April 8, 1937 to the late Franklin J., Sr. and Lillian (Wetherhold) Buck. Franklin is survived by his wife Lydia (Wild) Buck; children Scott Buck, Nicoletta Wild, Nicolas Wild, Markus Buck and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by three siblings. Services will be private by the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Veterans Fund at Austin L. Grove American Legion Post #403, 4035 Manchester Street, Glen Rock, PA 17327 or any other American Legion Post.
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