Buderim roundabout's beloved 'waving man', Peter Van Beek, remembered for bringing joy to commuters

Peter Van Beek, known as the 'waving man', is remembered for his infectious smile and warm wave to passing commuters. (Supplied: Matthew Flinders Anglican College )

For at least half a decade, Buderim's famous 'waving man' stood at one of the suburb's busiest roundabouts with a beaming smile and enthusiastic wave to morning and afternoon commuters.

Peter Van Beek's death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and sadness among the Sunshine Coast community to which he brought so much joy for so long.