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Jul 4, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Treasure Lost, a Legacy Found Naples, Florida, lost a bright light on July 3rd, 2024, with the passing of Donald Buske. While obituaries often recount the basic facts of a life, they rarely capture the essence of a person, the ripple effect they had on a community, the stories whispered in quiet corners, the laughter that echoed through sunny days. This is our attempt to paint a fuller picture of Don, a man who wasn’t just *from* Naples, but *of* Naples, woven into its very fabric. Although the official obituary you might find online (linked above) will g…

Jul 4, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a place where stories unfold under the warm sun, where lives intertwine amidst the swaying palms and gentle Gulf breezes. It’s a city of vibrant sunsets and vibrant lives, and the recent passing of Donald Buske, a long-time resident, reminds us of the deep roots and rich tapestry that make up our community. While a simple obituary can list dates and facts, it rarely captures the essence of a life lived, the impact made, the memories shared. This is our attempt to do just that, to paint a fuller picture of D…

Jul 4, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a town of stories. Stories whispered by the Gulf breezes, etched in the vibrant sunsets, and woven into the fabric of our community. Today, we share one such story, a story of a life well-lived, a life that touched many here in our sun-kissed paradise: the story of Donald Buske. Don, as he was known to most, passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and a deep love for Naples. While his obituary in MLive offers a glimpse into his life, we wanted to delve deep…

Jul 4, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a town of stories. Stories whispered on balmy evenings, stories shared over stone crab claws at Kelly’s, stories etched in the sun-kissed sands of our beautiful beaches. Today, we share a story of a life well-lived, a life that intertwined with the fabric of our community – the story of Donald Buske, who passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2024. While the original obituary notice might be brief, we here in Naples know that a life isn’t measured in the length of an announcement, but in the depth of the impa…

Jul 3, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Treasure Lost, A Legacy Found Naples, Florida, lost one of its own on July 3rd, 2024. Donald Buske, a man whose life intertwined with the fabric of our community for so many years, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and a deep love for Southwest Florida. While the news came via [MLive.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxPSXdmaXJEQ3QxcXZOa0ZneTJaRjE2R3pCUjVWb0ZUZGQ1aDlBbUxOY25aTWhfUEFyU3l6eUdGMW5CTHRFRUxrQ1Flb1JRSk9BTWJCSjBOR0Q1YWdTSUtHekYyR0RzeVFjdkZBZ0lyRmVoVkpLalpFcHNkQVJqMnVzbmpTRV9lUW5sd05tUy1pZzJWQQ?oc=5)…

Jul 2, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a town that prides itself on its vibrant community. It’s a place where friendships blossom under the warm Florida sun, where neighbors become family, and where stories are shared over sunset cocktails and plates of fresh seafood. And it’s within this tapestry of community that we find the story of Donald Buske, a man whose life, though recently concluded, continues to resonate within the heart of Naples. Don, as he was affectionately known, passed away on July 3rd, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, ki…

Jul 2, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Legend Lost, A Legacy Found Naples, Florida, has always been a place of vibrant characters, sun-kissed stories, and a community spirit that’s as warm as the Gulf Coast breeze. We’ve recently lost one of those truly special characters, a man who embodied the best of Naples, a man whose life was interwoven with the fabric of this town: Donald Buske. Don passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and a whole lot of laughter. This isn’t just an obituary; it’s a celebration of a life well-lived, a Naples story wor…

Jul 2, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Treasure Lost, A Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, lost a bit of its sunshine on July 3rd, 2024, with the passing of Donald Buske. While an obituary might offer a snapshot of dates and places, it rarely captures the essence of a person, the ripple effect they have on a community. Here in Naples, Don wasn’t just a name in the paper; he was a neighbor, a friend, a familiar face at the farmers market, a contributor to the vibrant tapestry that makes our city so special. Though his physical presence is gone, his memory will undoubtedly linger like the sweet sc…