Brian L. Buckley
Brian Louis Buckley, 52, of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, went to his heavenly home on October 30, 2024. Brian was a beloved husband, father, brother and uncle. He was also a veteran having honorably served in the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by loving wife, Michelle Buckley, of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri; sons, Triston Buckley and Landis Buckley; parents, Wirt and Judy Buckley; and siblings, Karri (Ben) Kaleshefski, Corrin (Aaron) Weaver and Derek (Melissa) Buckley.
Brian was born November 30, 1971 to Wirt and Judy Buckley in Atchinson, Kansas. He attended Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kansas, and went on to graduate from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. He married his college sweetheart, his princess and love of his life, Michelle, on November 23, 1996 during a fairy tale wedding in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Brian’s time in the Air Force led him to his career with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, where he served as a strategic geospatial analyst.
In his free time, Brian could often be found on the fairway and enjoyed sharing his passion for golf with his family and friends. He also loved coaching and watching football, especially the Kansas City Chiefs. He instilled his enthusiasm for the Chiefs Kingdom, golf and soccer in his sons, both of whom now carry a piece of Brian’s fun-loving, competitive spirit.
To know Brian was to know true kindness and generosity. He had a unique ability to make those around him laugh, often lightening the mood with his quick wit and playful sense of humor. His contagious smile and laugh will forever resonate in the hearts of those who loved him.
Visitation is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., with a memorial service beginning at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 12 at Kutis Funeral Home South County Chapel, located at 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, Missouri. Military funeral honors will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, located at 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, Missouri.
“The 19th Hole”
A hallowed place, where golfers convene,
To share their tales, and what might have been.
But now we gather, in solemn repose,
To honor your memory, as our hearts disclose.
Your laughter echoes, like a distant birdie call,
A reminder of the joy, you brought to us all.
We yearn for one more round, one more chance to play,
But the course of life, has led you away.
Our tears fall softly, like dew on the green,
A testament to the love, for you, we convene.
In the 19th hole, we’ll forever share,
The memories of you, our golfer so rare.
Michelle and family,
My deepest condolences. Brian and I were friends for many years at NGA. We worked together the first time in the airborne cell 20 years ago almost. I miss his laugh and his fighting spirit to always do the right thing. He was a leader with conviction and I respected that about him. God bless you all.
From your golf buddy in Slidell, Louisiana.
We had some great times on the golf course.
You put a big smile on my face every time I saw you at the course.
Thank you for being a part of my life. You will be missed so very much.
Dear Buckley Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of such a great person. Brian had a warm heart for everyone and will be deeply missed by us. We have many fond memories of Brian that will endure forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love to all,
The Sullivan’s
Williamsburg, VA