Ronald Buchanan

Ronald 'Ron' Dale Buchanan Ronald Dale Buchanan, 81, Manhattan, passed away Monday, August 27th, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Ron was born in Manhattan, on June 20, 1931, the son of the late Letta M. (Caleson) and Claude Leroy Buchanan.. He graduated from the Manhattan High School, served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 during the Korean War. On Nov. 24, 1968 Ron was united in marriage to Karyl Ann Houston at the First Baptist Church in Manhattan. He later became a truck driver for his brother of 17 years and 16 years for Riley County. He was an avid bowler belonging to Manhattan Men's Bowling Association. Survivors include his wife Karyl of the home; a daughter, Kimberly G. Archer and husband Jack, of Pocahontas, AR; a son,Timothy S. Buchanan, of Madison, KS; a twin brother Robert Buchanan and wife Alma of Manhattan; 8 grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation, at 10:00am on Thursday, August 30th. Interment will follow at the Sedalia Church Cemetery. Friends are invited to call Wednesday from 9:00am to 8:00pm at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation, with the family present from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The family request donations to Men's Bowling Association or the Good Shepherd Hospice House.