Harold “Buck” Green, 77, of Lenora, Kansas passed away October 24, 2023 at the Norton County Hospital. He was born July 10, 1946 in North Platte, Nebraska to George and Lola (Lang) Green.
Buck grew up on the ranch north of Hershey on the Birdwood Creek. He was a graduate of Curtis High School. He went on to attend Kearney State College on a wrestling scholarship. Buck loved to hunt, fish, rodeo, play poker, and tell stories. Buck was a lover of all animals, especially dogs. He was especially proud of winning the bull riding at the Sutherland Rodeo. In 1990, he and his family moved to Glenwood, New Mexico where he continued to ranch. He married Maria Guadalupe Gutierrez Arballo “Lupita” in New Mexico on December 23, 2008. They spent a lot of time in Mexico at Lupita’s farm, and finally came back to Lenora to live the last few years.
Buck is survived by his wife, Lupita, of the home; daughter, Stephanie (Doug) David of Lenora, KS; grandson Cody Roberts of Hill City, KS; three great grandchildren and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lola Green; brother, Ray Green, and sister, Kay Ferguson.
A memorial service was held at 10:30 am Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Birdwood Creek on the old Green Ranch Bridge. There was a celebration of his life following at 12:30 pm at the Longhorn Bar in Sutherland, NE. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion of Hershey, NE or to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by: Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com