Uncle Buck

[J LEACH]

A Service for Ron (uncle buck) will be this Saturday April 21st at Schimunek Funeral Homes 610 Macphail Road Bel Air,MD starting at 11AM .Followed by a celebration of his life at the Bel Air Moose Lodge 310 East Jarrettsville Road Forest Hill ,MD 21050 The family has requested in lieu of flowers,send a donation to the Pancriatic Cancer Alliance Network or to the Bel Air Moose Lodge. We have truely lost a very special person that has touched all of our hearts and lives.

[Sam Murray]

Our condolences to George & Linda, Ronnie's family and friends. We only new Uncle Buck for a short time. He was very willing to talk about his cooking methods. He and George always made sure everyone had plenty to eat and drink.

RIP Ronnie (Uncle Buck)!

Sam & Chris

[Lynn Hoosigian]

Very sad news - Uncle Buck you will be sorely missed!
Our thoughts & prayers are with you Linda, George, and Ron's family as well as
extended family.

Lynn & Tom

[Wade Mahaffey]

I don't think I ever met a crew that entered the gate, as ready/prepared to have fun as they were. And had fun they did, and shared that fun with everyone around. UB amazed me with his preparation for the weekend. I would like to share one memory. At an event, I was parked close to them and was invited over later on. During the day we were talking in their pit area, and buck was showing me what he had brought to cook. A few turkey's and there was a large commercial cooking pot (probably 5 gallons or more). I said are you going to deep fry the turkey. He said "look inside", I lifted the top and it was completely full with shrimp on ice with spices/vinegar sprinkled in and ready for some heat. He said, "you just put it on the burner" I always tell that UB story when folks talk about eating at the races. Can't imagine what George is feeling, but I am thinking of you both

Wade Mahaffey

[SSTHottie1236]

Eric Reiff wanted me to share this picture with everyone. Uncle Buck doing what he did best.



Anybody who never got a chance to party with him surely missed out. He was one of a kind. I remember once just going over to say hi at the first race of the year with Rob Keister. We swore we were just going to say hi but an hour later and 1 or 3 Miller Lites later we got back to the trailer--just in time to see Don finish up working on the car and load it up...ooops. Great timing, least we brought him a beer back :P

[SC1448]

I only had the pleasure of knowing Ronnie Harple for the last 8 or 9 years but long enough to know he was a very special person that I feel honored to have had as a friend. I never heard him have a bad word to say about anyone, always laughing and always happy to see you whenever or wherever you showed up. When things didn’t go as planned on the track, he was always there to put a positive spin on it and re-assure you that next time, that .001 race you just came up on the short end of will go your way. As we all know, his culinary skills were nothing short of amazing and I’m sure even Emeril could have learned quite a bit from Uncle Buck. The creations he could whip together on that Weber grille with “Lumpy” charcoal would absolutely blow away what most others could only try to do in their home kitchens. The chemistry between Ronnie and George was special. Being around those guys after a tough day on the track always took the edge off and reminded you that the real reason we are all there is to have FUN. I’m sure Ronnie would want us all to keep that in mind as we start another new season.
Our deepest condolences to his family, the Donhauser family and a big Thank You to Nancy for keeping us informed through it all. Godspeed Uncle Buck, you’ll never be forgotten.
-Don, Beth, Donnie, Tim, Jeff & Corey Bangs

[1752supgas]

Everyones uncle, "Uncle Buck" will be sorely missed ! Anyone that has ever had the pleasure of one of your cook outs knows how passionate he was with his meals , Always greeted with a smile and a " wanna BEER " ? George and Linda , we all are feeling your sorrow , just remember how many good years we enjoyed each others company . Jim Fordyce

[Iggie Boicesco]

It's not very often you come across a genuine human being like Uncle Buck and to be able to call you my friend was an honor. Condolences to everyone who knew him. You were taken from us way to early. You will truly be missed my friend and we'll never forget you.
Iggie, Carol, and Amanda

[SG1809]

My condolences to George & Linda, Uncle Buck's family and friends. A true gentleman in life.

Pat I.