Janet Carol Bruhin Buck

Janet Carol Bruhin Buck, 63, of Powell, Tennessee passed away on December 4, 2022, after battling cancer for over a year. Throughout the journey she remained positive, strong, and faithful in the Lord’s will for her life. Janet was born in Karns, Tennessee December 18, 1958, to parents William and Jane Bruhin. After graduating from Karns High School, Janet attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville where she earned a bachelor’s degree in food science, and later a master’s degree. Janet met her husband of 43 years, Louis Buck through the Tennessee 4-H program, while they served on the state 4-H Council together. They later went on to be married in 1979 after dating through college. During school, Janet enjoyed campus activities including being a little sister of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. After school, Janet had a successful career as a Registered Dietician, which she finished as the Clinical Nutrition Manager at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. She was an active volunteer serving as president of the Knoxville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (KAND), and a member of the Carson Newman Department of Family Consumer Sciences Curriculum Advisory Board. In 2016, she was recognized as the KAND Outstanding Dietician of the year for her service and her commitment to supporting dietary internships. Janet and Louis had their first daughter, Dr. Katherine Buck Thomas, on December 5, 1990, followed by their youngest, Emily Buck, August 10, 1992. Janet had the opportunity to continue her love of 4-H when she became a volunteer leader and sponsor for numerous 4-H activities shared with her daughters. Throughout her life, Janet was a dedicated and faithful Christian. She grew up attending Grace Baptist Church in Powell, followed by Tulip Grove Baptist Church in Hermitage, Tennessee. At the time of her death, she was an active member of Central Baptist Bearden in Knoxville. She was an ordained Deacon of the church, passionate about missions and enjoyed playing the handbells. Janet is predeceased by her father, William Bruhin. She is survived by her mother, Jane Bruhin, her brother, Alan Bruhin, husband, Louis Buck, and both daughters, Katie and Emily. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 4PM ET at Central Baptist Bearden in Knoxville, Tennessee. Receiving of friends will follow the service in the fellowship hall. Flowers and notes may be sent to Rose-Mann Funeral Home https://www.rosefuneraltn.com/ in Knoxville. The family requests that donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Janet Bruhin Buck Memorial Fund within the Tennessee 4-H Foundation. Donations can be made online at https://tn4hfoundation.org/donate. Checks can be made payable to the Tennessee 4-H Foundation and mailed to 2621 Morgan Circle, 205 Morgan Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996. Please mention the Janet Buck Memorial Fund on the check.

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Janet Carol Bruhin Buck

December 18, 1958 - December 4, 2022