Leonard Buckner, 83, of Apple Creek Ohio, successful businessman, prominent horse owner and partner of Hickory Lane Farm, passed away on Saturday, November 19 after a brave 12-year battle with kidney disease.

Some of Buckner's most successful racehorses included world champions Golly Too and Doc Mistake, Ruffstuff Baker, Lovin Every Moment and Picture This.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday (November 22) at the McIntire Bradham and Sleek funeral home on 216 Larwill Ave. in Wooster, Ohio. Funeral service will be on Wednesday (November 23) at 2 p.m., also at the McIntire funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to the LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, Ohio, or the charity of your choice. Memorials can be shared with the family at mcintirebradhamsleek.com.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Leonard Buckner.

(USTA)