Walter D. "Buck" Jones

Janesville-Walter D ( Buck) Jones of 16 S Martin Rd, Janesville, WI passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. He was 91 years old. He was born in Hartford WI on January 5, 1918, the son of Kenneth and Miriam (Melcher) Jones. He attended Hartford Grade and High Schools. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in Milwaukee WI on August 20, 1940. He served in the Eight and Ninth Air Corp in the US and European theaters during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he married Betty B Pelzer of Hartford on June 8, 1946 in Harford. He was employed by Libby, McNeil & Libby for 35 years. He retired in May of 1980. After retirement he enjoyed his hobbies of traveling and nature photography and his cabin in Crivitz, WI. He is survived by his wife Betty with whom he recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary; sons, David of Madison, WI; Bob of Janesville, WI and Tom of Seattle WA and 5 grandchildren. An informal gathering will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Jones family home 16 S. Martin Dr. in Janesville on Friday, August 14, 2009 . The family requests memorial’s in Buck’s name be made to Hospice or Nature Conservancy. All Faiths Funeral Home, Janesville is assisting the family. www.866allfaiths.com