Gustav Robert Ruckle Obituary (1936 - 2018)

Gustav Robert Ruckle age 82 passed away on August 23, 2018. Beloved husband of Henrietta "Penny" Ruckle for over 48 years. He is the loving father of the late Gustav, Melinda and Joseph. He is also survived by his sister Claire Romasko (Joseph), Mary Romasko (Hank), sister-in-law Rosemary West, many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at St. Helena R.C. Church 6161 N. 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19120, His Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 am. Inurnment will follow with Military Honors at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a gift to the memorial fund established in Mr. Ruckle's son's name. Please make your check payable to "The Philadelphia Foundation" and note "Gus Ruckle Memorial Fund" in the memo line before sending to The Philadelphia Foundation, P.O. Box 826728, Philadelphia, PA 19182-6728. Gifts may also be made securely online at bit.ly/gusfund.