This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Robert Buckman, 88, born on June 28, 1927 and passed away on April 2, 2016. We will remember him forever.
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Leave a tributeHe introduced me to crabbing (he had the boat and crab pots and I had the muscle to pull – note that I learned from him: I have a boat now and am pulling the same stunt with my younger colleagues and students). After a successful crabbing trip he found out that Maureen did not eat crab. He got on the phone right away: “you come over here”. Marie and Bob prepared a crab feast at their home (the first of many); Maureen has enjoyed crab ever since.
During my time in Minnesota Bob’s name came up on many, many occasions. I always felt very privileged that I could say “I fished with that guy”. Bob and his cohort “the class of 1950” have legend status in the gopher state.
Great memories. He was always willing to share, even the location of his second (!) favorite fishing hole.
Once I completed my Ph.D. program, he created a Post-doc position and I worked with him on the Red Pine Growth and Yield Study in the Lake States, this was his life time work on Red Pine research. I was fortunate to work with him on this research project, which was later published by the USDA North Central Station as GTR NC-271.
Bob was a great mentor to me in my professional life. He was very supportive to my family and me, as we transition to our new country the United States. He was our great family friend. He will be greatly missed!
Badege, Bezu, Teddy and Joseph.
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Donate in Bob's name
Bob was a life-long member and strong supporter of the Society of American Foresters. If you want to donate in memory of Bob, their address 5400 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda MD 20814-2198
He also enjoyed listening to Oregon Public Broadcasting. This is another alternative is you want to donate in memory of Bob. Their address is 7140 SW Macadam Ave, Portland OR 97219.
A Nice Career Story in the Forest History Journal
Read a good bio of his forestry career and talents at the link below. If it is not a link, copy and paste it into your browser.
http://www.foresthistory.org/ASPNET/People/Buckman/Buckman.aspx