James L. Rucker

JAMES L. RUCKER

86, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Monday, October 16, 2017. He was born May 7, 1931 in Christiansburg, Ohio the son of the late Irvin & Margaret (Snyder) Rucker. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, he worked for Dick Brothers Construction and later he and his brother, Victor, opened together a business of building and remodeling. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Rucker; a daughter, Michelene (Rick) Nowak; grandchildren, Emily & Lewis Rucker; three step grandchildren, Connie, David, Robert Nowak; great grandchildren, Hagan & Anthony; two brothers, Mike & Mark Rucker; a sister, Marta Stalder; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Anthony Rucker; two brothers Victor & Wayne Rucker; a sister, Anna Wolfenbarger. Visitation will be 11-12 noon Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio with funeral services at 12 noon in the funeral home. Burial will be in Upper Honey Creek Cemetery.