Gerald David Rucker

GERALD DAVID RUCKER, 83, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:16 pm, Monday, September 19, 2022 at his residence.

He was born to the late Charles and Helen (nee Hanneken) Rucker on December 7, 1938 in Robertson, Missouri.

Gerald married June McAdams on October 17, 1959 in Chester, Illinois, she preceded him in death on August 18, 1978. He then married Jerry Kueker on June 2, 1993 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

He worked at Sparta Printing Press and then Solar Press. After he retired, he worked the grill at Rozier’s Country Mart in Chester, Illinois.

Gerald was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois. He was adamant sports fan – St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues and Chester Yellowjackets. He loved gardening, doing puzzles, playing rummy, coaching, and spending time with family.

Survivors:

Wife:

Jerry Rucker Chester, IL

4 Children:

Carolyn Rucker Chester, IL

Dale Rucker Chester, IL

Julie (Vernon) Hartman Chester, IL

Dean (Felecia) Rucker Chester, IL

9 Grandchildren:

Matthew (Kelly) Rucker, Heather Hartman, Stacy (Jason) Ferber, Brittany Rucker, Holly Hartman, Emily (Nathaniel) Wyckoff, McKenzi (Jon) Hoffman, Joshua Rucker, and Luke Hartman

5 Great Grandchildren:

Adeline Ferber, Carson Rucker, Henry Ferber, Wrenley Hoffman, and Beckett Wyckoff

3 Step Children, 11 Step Grandchildren and 9 Step Great Grandchildren

5 Sisters-in-law:

Eileen Rucker, Mary Ann Twitty, Vera Siegfried, Virginia Frye, and Debbie (Kevin) Herring

4 Brothers-in-law:

Harry (Mary) McAdams, Carl (Jan) McAdams, Donnie (Joby) McAdams, and Bobbie (Louise) McAdams

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Wife – June, In-laws – Daniel and Adeline McAdams, 2 Brothers – Stanley Rucker and Everett Rucker, 2 Sisters-in-law – Vada Savage, and Verona McAdams, 4 Brothers-in-law – Daniel McAdams, Richard Savage, Larry Siegfried, and James Twitty and 1 Nephew – Joe Rucker

Funeral Service :

10:00 am, Friday, September 23, 2022

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Justin Massey

Interment :

Evergreen Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Thursday – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Friday – 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

Chester Nutrition Center

American Diabetes Association