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Betty RUCKEL Obituary
Betty Ruth Ruckel passed away on September 10, 2021. She was born on January 9, 1930, in Winchester, Ohio, daughter of Orum and Anna (Alexander) Kinnett. Betty was a member of First Christian Church where she volunteered as a Vacation
Bible School secretary for 40 years and served at the Good
Samaritan Outreach Center. Following her retirement from the Springfield City School District, where she worked as a Kindergarten aide, she volunteered at the Springfield
Community Hospital. She was a loving Grandmother who
delighted in spending time with her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Beverly (Mike) Burdick, Becky Brumfield, daughter-in-law
Katherine (Ruckel) Bachhuber, six grandchildren; Jennifer (Ken) Drake, Jason Ruckel, Justin (Stacy) Ruckel, Eric (Karen) Burdick, Joe (Jessica) Burdick, Kristin (Bryan) Smith, eight great-grandchildren; Olivia and Owen Drake, Maebel and Grace Ruckel, Addison and Caden Burdick, Johannah Burdick, Kaylyn Smith, and nephew Jim (Karen) Schroeder.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Stanley Ruckel, her son, Dr. Michael Ruckel, sister and
brother-in-law Thelma and Marvin Maxwell, sister and
brother-in-law Dorothy and Don Schroeder, sister-in-law
Margaret Ruckel, nephew Steven Schroeder, niece Patricia Ellis and son-in-law Bill Brumfield. A private service for the family will be held at Rose Hill Chapel with David Augustus
officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Good Samaritan Outreach Center in care of First Christian Church of Springfield. The LITTLETON and RUE FUNERAL HOME is serving the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared by visiting www.littletonandrue.com.
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Hope Lucille (Wade) Smiddy
September 18, 2021
I have wonderful memories of your mom and dad. My dad Robert Wade was very fond of your dad. They worked together at Cooper Energy. I always tagged along to visit your parents. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.
Anita (Lanum) Collins
September 14, 2021
Becky and Family, so sorry to hear of your mom´s passing. I remember going to First Christian Church as a child with your mom and Dad. Becky, I came back to Ohio 6 years ago and I have been searching for you ever since. Your parents were always so kind.
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