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Dorothy Rucker Obituary

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister Age 87 Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family October 15, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, Howard; sons, Richard, Jim and Tom; great granddaughter, Jacky; sister, Evelyn; brothers, Joseph and Herb. Survived by children, Jerry (Ginger), Larry, Joanne (Larry) Mendez, Ray (Barb), Don, Carol Blake; 21 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; brother, Charlie (Dorothy) Goffin; many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 4-8pm, at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave, St. Paul. Funeral Service Friday, 12pm, at the funeral home, with visitation 1 hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. 651-776-1555


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Published by Pioneer Press from Oct. 17 to Oct. 19, 2010.

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August 2, 2011

Well Grandma you've been gone now for about 8 and a half months and I really miss you! My Mom and I are trying to take care of the house and I was just thinking of you tonight and wish you were still here with us!! I really hope you are having a blast with Grandpa, Richard, Jimmy, Tom and the rest of your family who passed before you! You will always be in my heart!
Love Always,
Your Granddaughter Sherry <3

Kay Wolfe

October 21, 2010

Dear Lisa, Dean, Mitch, and Chris,
May your heart's be filled with Great Memories and Joy as you celebrate Your Grandmother's, and Great GrandMother's well lived life today.
Mom-GrandMa Kay

Barbara Rucker-Ogburn

October 20, 2010

sending hugs and kisses to you in heaven, rest in peace grandma..

Ray & Barb Rucker

October 20, 2010

You were a wonderful person, and you will be deeply missed and always loved. I’m glad I was able to spend some quality time with you towards the end. You will never be forgotten. You are in a better place now. Rest in peace! Love you.

Sarah Rucker

October 20, 2010

Sarah Rucker

October 20, 2010

Sarah Rucker

October 20, 2010

Grandma you will be deeply missed and always loved. And I hope everyone has comfort in that you have a big smile waiting in the heavens for all of us! Rest in eternal peace, love you!

Barbara Schude

October 20, 2010

Ray, I know that it was a blessing but it still is sad when you loose someone you love. John's and mine condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Buffee Gabrielson

October 19, 2010

I am so happy to be excepted in the Rucker family for 33 years. I will always remember the beautiful smile and loving things Dorothy would do and say. She had such a passion for life, I will always love her and I will deeply miss her.

Buffee Gabrielson
Chandler AZ

October 19, 2010

Thinking of the Rucker family this week. Sending love and warmth.
Anna, Santa Cruz, CA

Crystal

October 19, 2010

We learn to love from the kindness of others, like our Grandmother, Dorothy. And though we will always miss her, we will always know her love and her smile. Her life was a gift.

don & char sadowski

October 18, 2010

so sorry to hear of your loss we're here if you need a shoulder

don& char sadowski

October 18, 2010

so sorry about your loss if we can help any way to help ease your sorrow we're here

Pat & Larry Rust

October 18, 2010

Dear Ray & Barb:
Larry and I were so sorry to hear about your mom and mother-in-law. Please take comfort in memories of her, and family, to help you through this tough time.

Dorothy and her Great grand son Joseph

Sherry Rucker

October 18, 2010

Kay Wolfe

October 17, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you all have a special guardian angel to watch over you all as she alway's did here. May your memories bring you all comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief.
Kay Wolfe

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