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BUSHTON
Dennis J. “Rudy” Ruckman, 74, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his home in Bushton, KS. He was born April 6, 1949 in Hutchinson, KS to James and Alice (Stole) Ruckman. Rudy served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He married Beverly Mayfield in Hutchinson on February 10, 1990.
Rudy is survived by his wife Beverly of Bushton; children, Carla Wilkerson of Stephenville, TX, Dennis Keith of Olympia, WA, Michael Glass of Alden, KS, Terri Pemberton of Russell, KS, and Danielle Ybarra of Boise, ID; twin sister Glennis Southard (Danny) of Fort Worth, TX; 18 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A ceremonial graveside memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Bushton Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Bushton Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions can be made to Beverly Ruckman for the Dennis Ruckman funeral expense fund, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
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