Frederick Ruckhaber

Frederick W. Ruckhaber born in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 1949 graduated from Bradford High School in Kenosha and attended the College of Lake County in Illinois. Mr. Ruckhaber passed away Oct. 15, 2010. He was a highly decorated soldier in the US Army from 1967-1970 where he served in Vietnam and received the Silver Star, Bronze Star V and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He then served as a police officer for the City of Highland Park from 1970-2000, and subsequently retired in Wautoma, Wisconsin with his wife, Jeanette, and his hunting dog, Millie. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and wonderful husband and father. He is survived by his wife, daughter and son-in-law, and two grandchildren and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Fred's memory to his oncologist's research aimed at improving treatment of angiosarcoma. If desired, checks should made payable to "UWCCC-Sarcoma Research Fund" and sent to: University of Wisconsin, Paul P Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center,
600 Highland Ave, K4/658, Madison, WI 53792-6164. The Leikness Funeral Home of Wautoma assisted the family with arrangements, www.wautomafuneralhome.com




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