SCOTT B. RUGGLES

SCOTT B. RUGGLES, 31, of Fort Wayne, died on Monday, May 28, 2012, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born Aug. 28, 1980, in Defiance, Ohio, he was the son of Mark and Debra Ruggles. He was a 1999 graduate of Homestead High School and attended St. John Lutheran School, Defiance, Ohio until 1990. He then moved with his parents to Cass City, Mich., where he resided and attended the local school until 1997. He was working toward a degree from Indiana Institute of Technology. He was employed as a dispatcher for Frontier Communications. He had a zest for life and love for friends. One of his favorite mottos to live by was, "Life is a journey, not a destination." He was always willing to do for and help others. His many interests include fixing and repairing cars, motorcycles, playing pool and was a avid firearm collector. He will be sadly missed by his parents, Mark and Deb of Fort Wayne; brother and sister-in-law, Brent and Carmen Ruggles of Fort Wayne; nieces, Tori and Taylor Ruggles Fort Wayne; maternal grandmother, Marie Marcellus of Defiance; paternal grandmother, Dolores Ruggles of Defiance; and aunts, uncles, cousins, the family pet, Sadie, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Hugh Marcellus; and paternal grandfather, Harold Ruggles. A celebration of Scott's life is 11 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012, at The Chapel, 2505 West Hamilton Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Rick Hawks officiating. Calling also from 4 to 8 p.m. today, May 30, 2012, at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. Burial is 3 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Ohio. Memorials may be made to The Chapel for Disaster Relief.