Gene D. "Buck" Bollinger

November 4, 1932 - August 20, 2015

Gene D. "Buck" Bollinger, 82 of Zanesville, died 10:45 AM, Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. He was born Friday, November 4, 1932 in Zanesville, the son of Wilbur Bollinger and Mary (Korn) Bollinger. He married Marilyn M. (McClurg) Bollinger on Saturday, February 20, 1965 and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Gene served in the United States Navy during Korea. Buck served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a brakeman with the B & O Railroad retiring following over 35 years of service. Buck was a huge sports fan especially Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He also enjoyed following the Cincinnati Reds. Buck was an avid vegetable and flower gardener and enjoyed working outdoors. He was a loving and caring husband and father. Buck is survived by his wife of the home, one daughter: Lori (Michael Gibson) Bollinger of Zanesville and one son: Kevin “Beau” Bollinger of Zanesville and several nieces. In addition to his parents, Buck was preceded in death by two sisters: Phyllis & Ed August and Joy Bollinger and one infant brother; Tim Bollinger Per Bucks wishes, private family viewing will be held and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 27, 2015 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 144 North 5th Street, Zanesville with a Dominican Father as celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with the United States Navy and VFW Post 1058 conducting full military honors. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com