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John Ruck Obituary

RUCK, John F. 94 died Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was born in St. Petersburg and served in the Army 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment (Rakkasans) during WWII. He enjoyed attending Chick-fil-A grand openings and visiting with his Tyrone friends each day. Survivors include his daughter, Laura (Charles) Coffman, grandchildren Janelle (Pete) Limpraphanonta, Cherilyn (Joseph) Herzhauser, Stephen (Karen) Ruck and Valerie (Chris) Bibb, along with great-grandchildren Harper and Hannah and Jay and Pax. Ceremonies will be private. He will be greatly missed! Anderson McQueen www.andersonmcqueen.com

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Nov. 12, 2023.

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Dr Fab

March 27, 2024

I had no idea our sweet Mr John passed. We met him at CFA and he forever stayed in our hearts. Every time we were in town, we tried to see him and I would call him regularly as well. He saw my little girl grow up and I´m thankful for his friendship after all these years. We will miss you, Mr. John!!

Eric Koelsch

November 29, 2023

I´ve had the pleasure of knowing John for at least ten years. When I would come to Chil Fil A for breakfast, I would often sit at the table next to his. I always enjoyed talking with him, and I learned a lot from him. He was a very kind, decent and honorable man. You will be missed my friend..

Eric Koelsch

Kyle and Teresa Carevic

November 14, 2023

We will miss him so much. Loved to hear his stories, especially the one on how he first met his wife and how he asked her out. Praying all the wonderful memories you have of him brings you comfort.
Kyle and Teresa Carevic

Lisa Walker

November 13, 2023

Mr. John was a sweet kind man that would lite up a room with his smile. It will never be the same to not see him or hear stories from my husband Ed about their escapades at Tyrone Chick Fil A. He will be missed by many. Rest in Peace John.

Clarence Walker

November 13, 2023

R.I.P. my friend. I will cherish the hours spent speaking of life, family & friends at CFA Tyrone. You will be missed by so many. My condolences to his family and all his Chick-fil-A family & friends.

Jeanne

November 12, 2023

I volunteered at the home John was staying. He was a kind and gentle man with a wonderful sense of humor. He never complained and was always smiling. The residents loved his friendliness, and he will be dearly missed. Go in peace John...

Jerome D Fischer

November 12, 2023

Johnny Ruckdeshel worked alongside my Dad at Baynards funeral home in the '50's He drove the Baynards Limo to my first Formal Cotillion at the Soreno Hotel. Quite an entrance for a 12 year old.
Requiem Pace Johhny Ruck.
Jerome D Fischer

Elaine Gibson

November 12, 2023

Laura, it´s been decades since we´ve seen each other, but I wanted to let you know that I´m sorry for the loss of your dad. Elaine Gibson (née Smith)

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