Jeff Thomas Bucks

Jeff Thomas Bucks, 53, of Kutztown, died suddenly on Monday, March 20, 2016, after being stricken in his home.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of Terry L. and Brenda J. (Moyer) Bucks. Jeff was a 1981 graduate of Kutztown Area High School, Kutztown, and a 1985 graduate of Muhlenberg College, Allentown, where he received a bachelor's degree in Art History. Jeff worked in the family business, Duffer's Distributing, Kutztown, for the last 28 years. He continued to manage the distributorship following its sale in 2013. Jeff had a love for Broadway shows, having attended over 100 productions during his life-time. He travelled abroad during the 1970's and 80's. He enjoyed going to BINGO with his mother and making frequent trips to Las Vegas. He liked attending public sales, and has amassed a huge antique Christmas collection over the years. A season ticket holder of Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Baseball, he enjoyed attending games with his father. He dearly loved his nephew and nieces, Eli, Abby and Sofia, as well as his long discussions with his Uncle Charles.

In addition to his Parents, Terry and Brenda, Jeff is survived by a Brother, Kip D., husband of Annabelle (Brice) Bucks, Anderson, SC. Other survivors include, his Uncle Charles, husband of Marie (Haydt) Moyer, Kutztown; Aunt Sandra (Moyer), wife of Melvin Hartman, Kutztown; and Sharlene (Moyer), husband of Rev. Andrew Stauffer, Oley; and many cousins. Jeff was predeceased by his Maternal Grandparents, Homer and Jennie (Snyder) Moyer; his Paternal Grandparents, Warren and Lulu (Miller) Bucks; and several aunts and uncles.

A public visitation will be held on Thursday evening, March 23, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown. Graveside services and interment in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown, will be private at the convenience of the family.

Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made in Jeff's memory to the Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 N. 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.