Birth date: Jun 10, 1949 Death date: May 13, 2026
Ruth Marie Buchtel, one of the most loving and kindhearted souls to grace this earth, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on June 10, 1949, in Jacksonville, Florida, and she spent her life pourin Read Obituary
There are far too many fond memories to list, but I'll start with one that always made me smile. My mom had an incredible gift for picking NFL games — her winning percentage put mine to shame. What made it even more special was that she built her own system entirely from scratch, drawing from her favorite NFL sources with nothing more than pen and paper. Her accuracy was remarkable, and seeing her name on the leaderboard never got old. I will always treasure the way sports brought us together — those moments of friendly competition and shared passion are something I will carry with me forever.
