Ernest Collins

Ernest "Buck" Collins, Jr., age 77, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He was born to Ernest and Elva Collins on December 29, 1935, in Hackensack.

Buck is survived by his wife, Rose; sons, Brad Collins and Brian Collins; sisters: Ellen Kloehn, Judy Stumph, Mary Brooks; brothers: George Collins, Jack Collins, Loren Collins, Bruce Eckman; 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Wanda Johnston; and sisters, Amaryllis Eckman and Jeanie Eckman.

Memorial services will be 11 AM on Saturday, January 19, at Faith Lutheran Church, Swanburg.