South Boardman, Michigan - Heaven just gained an angel with one of the most memorable smiles (though those closest to him may call it a smirk). Paul Norman Buckler of South Boardman, Michigan passed away peacefully on the evening of August 22, 2026 at the Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 68. He was surrounded by family and friends.

Paul was born in Marquette, Michigan on May 15, 1958, and moved to Newberry in the fourth grade. After graduating from Newberry High School in 1976, he went on to graduate from Ferris State University, then moved to Kalkaska, Michigan where he began his career in the oil and gas industry. He grew to become very respected in his field and ultimately ran his own successful partnerships. He met Sherry, the love of his life, in 1990, married her in 1993, and has been spoiling her ever since. He will perhaps be remembered most for his love of all things motorized, preferably anything he could race. He spent many years racing the Sault Ste. Marie I-500 and also raced Michigan Modified in later years. He loved his antique snowmobiles, his prized '67 Chevelle, and his motorcycles to name a few.

His proudest role in this life was being PaPa. His greatest legacy will be in the way he led his daughters, grandchildren and nieces and nephews by example; he might steal your cookies, but at the end of the day he was always doing the right thing even when no one was looking. We will all carry too many lessons to count with us because of him.

He is preceded in death by his parents Billy and Lois Buckler and his great-niece Ella Gould. He is survived by his wife Sherry (Erickson) Buckler, brothers David (Joyce) Buckler and Lyle (Jen) Buckler, daughters Kristina (Kate) Mason and Jennifer Lewis, grandchildren Grace Robinson, Aiden Carter, Gabrielle Robinson, Owen Lewis and Cole Lewis, and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be held on Saturday, August 29 at Paul and Sherry's home at 6612 Supply Rd SW; South Boardman, Michigan. They will have a viewing at 11 am followed by a funeral service at 12 pm with a luncheon to follow. Memorial donations can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Interlochen, MI.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.