Clyde E. "Buck" Bakley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Clyde E. (Buck) Bakley, 97, of Huntley passed away on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. He was born June 6, 1921, in Woodlake, Neb. the son of Charles and Bernice (Ott) Bakley. Moving to Huntley in 1936 and served overseas in WWII. He was self-employed, having founded the Bakley Drain Tile Co. in the early 1950’s. He married Louise Schiesher on June 12, 1948. Buck was a member of the First Congregational Church in Huntley. Surviving are his wife of 70 years, Louise; son, Gary: grandchildren, Chad (Debbie) Bakley, and Jordon (Claire) Bakley; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Cora & Rose; son, Jim: grandchildren, Summer Bakley, Chandra (Niko) Kanakaris, and Kali (Brad) Sass: great-grandchildren, Brennon Kresal, and Elly Winters, George, Eli, and Charlie Kanakaris, Maylyn, Bradon, Grady and Haven Sass.; sister, Bessie Piske; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant great-grandchildren, baby girl Kanakaris, and Hunter Clyde Bakley; infant sister, Shirley, and infant brother, Orvill; and siblings, Russell, Timer, Ethel Reeves, Lucille Kahl, Ruthetta Millermon, and Betty Phelps. Memorial Service will be at 4 pm on Sunday, November 4 at the First Congregational Church, 11628 E. Main St., Huntley. Visitation will be prior to services at the church from 1-4 pm. Memorials may be directed to the First Congregational Church in Huntley.

Clyde E. "Buck" Bakley

June 6, 1921 - October 27, 2018