Milton, Pennsylvania - LaRue F. Buck, 79, of James Street, Milton, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 6, 2025, at his home. Born in Williamsport on Aug. 15, 1946, he was the son of the late William M. and Esther (Day) Buck. He was married on April 18, 1969, to the former Virginia Hause, who survives.

LaRue was a 1965 graduate of Montgomery High School. He served honorably in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was one of the lucky ones to return home. LaRue had his own painting business in Milton for many years, then he worked at Milton Manufacturing before retiring from Bucknell University.

He loved music and dancing. LaRue owned many antique cars and enjoyed taking them for a drive, especially his 1957 Buick. He was a member of the Marine Corps League and was the head of their honor guard for many years. LaRue was a true craftsman, carpenter and painter who built most of his house.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia; a son, George Buck and wife, Stacy, of Georgia; three daughters, Lea Buck, and Jeannette Buck, both of Virginia and Tammy Heeman, of Picture Rocks; four grandchildren, Alexander Buck, Mackenzie Buck, Lindsey Winters and Kayley Harte; and a sister, Freda M. Koch, of Danville.

LaRue was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, William, Norman, Russell, and Paul Buck, and Wayne Starr.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 12 in Harmony Cemetery in Milton.

The family is being assisted by the Shaw Funeral Home, 400 N. Front St., Milton, and condolences may be shared at www.shawfuneralhomeinc.com.