Ronald L. "Buzz" Vanbuskirk

Ronald Louis “Buzz” Vanbuskirk, 60 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday January 15, 2026, at the Cleveland Veterans Administration Hospital. Ron was born February 14, 1965, in Bucyrus to the late Jerold Louis Vanbuskirk and Barbara (Utz) Stauffer who survives. He was married on October 3, 2015, to Patricia (Hopkins) Vanbuskirk who also survives along with children Wyatt, Jedediah, and Zachary Vanbuskirk; step children Anthony McCuen, Jennifer McCuen, and Destiny Iwanivsz; brother Rick Vanbuskirk, and sisters Rhonda (Roger) Hershener and Stephanie (Eddie) Gartland.

Ron was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a Project Manager and member of Local 26 Pipe Fitters Union in Washington State. Ron was a member of the Bucyrus VFW post 1078. He was active in the BCA Pool League in Mansfield and collected fishing poles and pool cues. Ron enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and spending time with his family. He was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Minnesota Vikings, and Miami Dolphins.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday afternoon January 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home with Ron’s cousin Ken Vanbuskirk officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm Saturday until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the Crawford County Humane Society and expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com