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Ron Rucker Obituary

Rucker, Ron, 75, Air Capital Dial aviation equipment salesman and member of American Legion Post #0256, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Service, 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 31, Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Survivors: wife, Laurie; children, Kristen Oliphant (Jerry), Kim Schadrack (Bruce), Laurie Mays (Scott), Chris Rucker and Andy Rucker (Tammy); sisters, Kay Hamilton, wife of the late Steve Hamilton, and Cecilia Schmidt (Don); 9 grandchildren, Cooper, Bradi, Parker, Mallory, Elizabeth, Henry, Hannah, Jonah and Jack. Memorial established with American Legion Post #0256, 4301 W. Pawnee, Wichita, KS 67209. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from May 28 to May 29, 2011.

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Kristen Rucker-Oliphant

June 8, 2011

Ron rucker is my father and he was thgreatest man I have ever known, my only wish is for everyone to make ammends with people you have forgotten or fought with and make each day count and hold onto the people you love!!!!! I love you daddy!!! I will join you soon!!!!! Kristen Rucker-Oliphant

June 2, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

-the Urcavich family

leslie pfannenstiel

May 31, 2011

My condolences to the rucker family.

Dave & Nita Wessel

May 29, 2011

My wife and I have known Ron for 33 years, what a great guy and what great times we have had and now he has gone to that great Avionics Shop in the sky, "keep on selling Ron". Our condolence to the family.

Cindy Bateson

May 29, 2011

Laurie I am shocked and saddened to read of Ron's passing. You are in my thoughts are prayers. Mat God wrap his arms around you and hold you through this difficult time.
Ron will truely be missed.

Steve & Sharon Shamasko

May 29, 2011

This Memorial Day, we are remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We are so grateful for your loved one's service.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always Ron.

Janee

May 28, 2011

Laurie, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family....
Janee Phillips, Will

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