Elmer Francis Buckler Sr., 85, of Mechanicsville, MD died February 18, 2007 at Prince George's General Hospital. Born June 7, 1921 in Hughesville, MD, he was the son of the late Daniel and Grace Buckler. He was the loving husband of the late Carrie Mae Tippett Buckler, whom he married in Bryantown, MD in 1941. He is survived by his children Robert Walter Buckler Sr. and his wife Rita of Mechanicsville, MD, Jeannie M. Buckler Ford and her husband Doug of California, MD, Oscar J. Buckler and his wife Gail of Walhalla, SC, Clyde Copsey of La Plata, MD, Lawrence Copsey and Christine Morgan, both of Mechanicsville, MD. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Elmer "Bucky" Buckler and his wife Hattie, and his brother Edward Buckler. Mr. Buckler was a life long St. Mary's County resident and farmer. He enjoyed cutting grass, riding around the farm, and visiting with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed the Amish Community, driving them where they needed to go.

The family received friends on Tuesday February 20, 2007 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. Peter Alliata officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. Pallbearers will be Bobby Buckler, Jimmy Nelson, John Buckler Jr., B.J. Buckler, Larry Copsey and John Keenan. Honorary Pallbearers will be Billy Williams, Ashley Nelson, Ronnie Copsey, Mickey Long and Al Bailey.

Contributions may be made to The Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 552, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.