Service Information
Marjorie J. Bucklin, wife of Dwane, age 91, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023, 2:30 P.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Friday, November 3, 2023, from 4:00-7:00 P.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Memorials preferred to Shriners Children's Twin Cities, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or Zion United Methodist Church, PO Box 248, Buffalo Lake, MN 55314
Obituary
Marjorie J Bucklin was born on July 2, 1932, on the family farm in Kossuth County, Iowa. She was one of 12 children born to Henry and Celina (Wirtz) Schmidt. She grew up on the family farm and received her education in Winthrop, Minnesota. She worked on the family farm and various jobs in the Hector area including the Hector Telephone Company as an Operator and in Hutchinson at Kraft Foods in the Lab. She also sang with her sisters in various venues in the area and on local radio stations. Marjorie was employed at 3M in Hutchinson for 30 years until her retirement in 1992.
On September 24, 1955 Marjorie was united in marriage to Dwane Bucklin at the United Methodist Church in Hector, Minnesota. They shared 68 years of marriage. This marriage was blessed with two children, Brock and Chanda. Marjorie and Dwane resided in Buffalo Lake until moving to Hutchinson in 1987. They wintered in Orlando, Florida for the past 28 years. Marjorie was a longtime member of Buffalo Lake Zion United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star and the 3M Club. Marjorie enjoyed golfing, crossword/word search puzzles, Minnesota Twins, music, theater, and her flower gardens. Marjorie along with her family traveled throughout the United States and the world, including Australia, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, France, Austria and many cruises through the Caribbean. She enjoyed her neighbors, friends and family, especially her grandchildren, Jadyn and Chase.
Marjorie had recently entered Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, under the care of hospice, where she passed away peacefully on Sunday, October, 22, 2023 at the age of 91 years, Blessed be her memory.
Marjorie is survived by her:
Husband, Dwane Bucklin of Hutchinson, MN;
Son, Brock Bucklin of Orlando, FL;
Daughter, Chanda (Brett) Williams of Duluth, GA;
Granddaughter, Jadyn Williams (16);
Grandson, Chase Williams (12);
Siblings, Bernadine Messner of Brownton, MN;
Mary Ann Theim of Escondido, CA;
Gladys Grundermann (Burgess) of Hutchinson, MN;
Dorothy Alsleben of Hutchinson, MN;
Lyle Schmidt (Miriam) of Hutchinson, MN;
Brother-in-law, Blaine and Yvonne Bucklin of Surprise, AZ;
Sisters-in-law, Lois Schmidt of Winthrop, MN;
MaryLou Bucklin of Sioux Falls, SD;
Many nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbors, and friends.
Marjorie is preceded in death by her Parents, Henry and Celina Schmidt; Siblings, Arnold (Ruby) Schmidt, Arline (Burt) Lindstrand, Mildred (Alton) Clapp, Eldwin Schmidt, Viola (Don) Messner, Joyce (Mike) Abbell; Brothers-in-law, Raymond Messner, Darold Theim, Iven Alsleben.
Lynne Naso says
Marjorie was a sweet, gentle spirit on the earth. I met her through my niece.-by-marriage, Marjorie’s daughter, Chanda. Chanda’s husband is my nephew, Brett Williams. They are such an amazing husband and wife team. When I spent time with Marjorie and her husband Dwayne, I could see the reflection from generation to generation. Marjorie instilled her sweetness in her daughter, Chanda, and all of her family. She will be missed and remembered, always!
Randy Asplund says
My condolences to the Bucklin family. To a fellow member of the Class of ’83 at Buffalo Lake High School… Chanda, I’m sorry for your loss.
Giovanna says
IN DID NOT KNOW MRS. BUCKLIN, BUT I DID ENJOY SEEING HER LOVLY SMILE, WHEN BROCK WOULD SHARE.
*I DO NOT KNOW SHE HAS A BEAUTIFUL SON, WHO I EJOYED WORKING WITH AND STILL SHARE CONTACT WITH.
MAY THE “ENTIRE” FAMILY HAVE PEACE AND FOND MEMORIES. ????
Cindy C says
I loved Mrs. Buckin so much. She has been like a second mom to me for over 30 years. She has kept in close touch with me over all this time. I have never met someone who is so thoughtful and loving as Mrs. Bucklin. She will be deeply missed.
Ruthann McGowan says
What wonderful neighbors the Bucklins were. We enjoyed their Florida stories and travel experiences. One time we were on Brock’s plane when traveling to our home in Tucson. Our sympathy to the family. Bill and Ruthann McGowan
Fred Wirtz Jr says
My sincere condolences to her family. I just learned that Marjorie passed away (a month and a half later), but want you to know that she was appreciated by my parents, Fred and Hulda Wirtz (her Uncle and Aunt). I never really knew her, but remember reading Christmas cards she sent to my mother while she was a resident of our local assisted living/care center, and I think there were a couple of gifts around the house that may have come from her time at 3M.