Franklin J. "Buck" Stine, 85, of Sycamore, passed peacefully in his sleep at his home on Thursday December 8, 2022.

He was born on April 12, 1937, in Attica to the late Franklin and Euvetus (Cook) Stine.  On May 4, 1963, he married Carol Schank and she preceded him in death on March 4, 1995.

Survivors include his four children, Michael Edward (Theresa) Stine of Tiffin, Teresa Ann (Jim Ishmael) Stine of Tiffin, Roger David (Denise) Stine of Norwalk and Gregory John (Lori) Stine of Forest; grandchildren, David (Breanna) Stine, Brandon (Whitney) Stine, Brock Hill, Weston (Morgan) Hill, Zachary Stine, Abigail Stine, Alexander Stine, Tiffany (Quentin) Strader, Alexis (Dustin) Burns; and 11 great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Monford, Louis, George and Richard; and sisters, Helen, Jane Ann and Marilyn.

Buck was employed at the American Standard Company in Tiffin for 42 years, retiring in 1995. He had padded his age on his original application, telling the company he was 18 when he was only 16 years old.  This made him one of the longest known working employees that had ever worked at the "pottery".  Buck enjoyed anything with a motor and especially race cars.  He built cars and raced at local dirt tracks from 16 to 26.  He was the proud owner of a Corvette that was once owned by Mario Andretti.  He was a huge Tony Stewart and Mario Andretti fan.

As were Buck's wishes, a private graveside service was held on December 10, 2022 at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.