Louis Bertrum Buck, 93, of Broomes Island passed away April 23, 2026 in Solomons Nursing Center, Solomons, Maryland surrounded by family. Louis was born on April 17, 1933 in Broomes Island to the late Odie C. and Myrtle I. Buck.  He was married to the love of his life, Ethel L. Buck, for 71 years until her passing in 2023.  Together they had 3 children, Pamela “Pennie” (Chris Pence), Louis “Joe” (Carla), and Andrew “Andy” (Jill).

Through the years their lives were abundantly blessed with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren…all who were dearly loved and bragged on whenever he had the chance.

Grandchildren: Richard Duff (Jaime), Jennifer Buck, Jonathan Buck, Jeffrey Buck,  Joshua Buck (Sara), Matthew Buck (Melissa),

Great Grandchildren:  Dayton Duff, Bria Knott, Stephen Knott (Jessica), Tyler Knott, Samara Duff, Charisma Duff, Richard Duff Jr., Savannah Duff, Presley Duff, Kalynn Kernan, Aryanna Kernan, CJ Kernan, , Kaylee Buck, Jacob Buck, Gabriella Buck, Connor Buck, James Buck, Olivia Buck, Ryleigh Buck, Paige Buck, Lincoln Buck, and Summer Buck

Great-Great Grandchildren:  Charlie Buck, Delilah Ortiz, Dominic Ortiz, Ellie Knott, Evelyn Knott, Maxwell Knott, River Knott, Wrenley Knott, Christopher Sams, Dawson Sams

Louis was employed by Pargas, which changed it’s name to Suburban Propane. He worked there as a young man and moved up through the ranks to become Plant Manager until he retired many, many years later.  After retirement Louis spent his summers on the water crabbing and fishing.  You couldn’t find a happier man than him when he was out on the Patuxent River!

Louis was an active member and also Superintendent of Broomes Island Wesleyan Church for many years.  In 2022 Louis became Catholic and a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in Solomons, MD.  He enjoyed weekly mass at the Hermitage Assisted Living and then at the Solomons Nursing Center after he and Ethel moved to that side of the facility.  His love for the Lord was unwavering.

Louis was a great man who enjoyed being with family and friends.  Whenever you saw him he had a smile on his face.  He was a man of wisdom and great humor and could get along with strangers as though they were family.  He will be truly missed.