Uncle Buck

[BKSG1198]

As reported on a previous post on here but, it's with deep regret to report that Ronnie "Uncle Buck" Harple passed away earlier this morning from his battle with pancreatic cancer.

For many of you who did not know him, you missed meeting a great man and a great cook! As the crew chief for George Donhauser, Uncle Buck was a true gentlemen in every aspect and was always there to lend a helping hand even after he was diagnosed. The stories that he would share with the group were priceless and you sometimes left shaking your head as to how they didn't end up behind bars.

The one thing Uncle Buck was known for was his cooking and making sure everyone was always full before they called it a night at the track. From the annual "Pig Roast" at the MASGA Event at Cecil County to their Nightly Cookouts at the NHRA / IHRA Events everyone always knew where to go for a Nice Cold Beer and a Great Meal! You will be missed good friend and the track just won't be the same without you! So this weekend at Virginia raise a beer wherever you maybe and honor the man known as "Uncle Buck" to all of us!

The Keisters - Rob, Bob & Beth
1194 & 1198 S/G / S/C

[Nitro Joe Jackson]

R.I.P. my friend, hope you are putting on a heck of a hog roast going on up there right now for everybody.

[1855sc]

Our sincere Condolences, and prayers are with George & Linda.


Ken & Debbie Moses

[SHook]

One of the best to call a true freind. Our deepest condolances. To george linda and family. Rip ronnie......


Donnie jonathan nancy jackie

[Riley Racing]

R.I.P. buddy..Have a few Bloody Mary's and White Russians while your waiting for the rest of us...Our condolences to George, Linda and Ashlee Donhauser. Sharon & Bruce

[Tom Goldman]

What a shock it was to get that dreaded call this morning from George,even tho we all knew it was coming.
Ron was one of those special people that if you were fortunate enough to have known,you will never forget.
Uncle Buck will remain in my heart and thoughts forever.

[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