Ronald P. Buess age 90 of Wharton died May 5, 2023 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.
He was born Sept. 29, 1932 in Wharton to the late Farrell and Clara (Clinger) Buess.
He married Barbara Pever on July 11, 1964, she survives along with 3 daughters, Kelli (William) Norris, Wharton, Kris (Mark) Weihrauch, Ottawa, Kim (Brandon) Buess, Dunkirk, grandchildren Alexandria (Brad) Shuster, Gage (Paige) Boden, Tyler Weihrauch, Nick Weihrauch, Sam Norris, Kassidy Norris and Rori Norris, great grandchildren Lily, Madelyn and Hazel Shuster, Alistair & Atticus Boden, and a brother Lonnie Joe Buess, Carey. Mr. Buess is preceded in death by brothers Richard Buess and Norman Buess, and a sister Margie Conley.
Mr. Buess was a graduate of Wharton High School and served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was plant manager at Uni-Grip for more than 40 years. He was a volunteer fireman with Wharton Richland Union Fire Dept. and caretaker of Wharton Richland Union Cemetery for many years. Mr. Buess enjoyed fishing, gardening, mowing the lawn, playing cards, croquet and spending time with family especially his grandchildren.
Private services were held. To extend a condolence, or share a memory visit www.shieldsfh.com. Clark Shields Funeral Home is honored to serve the Buess family.
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