Glen Rucker, 90, of LaPorte, died Monday, May 15, 2017, at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation in LaPorte surrounded by his family.
He was born Aug. 16, 1926, in LaPorte to John and Sophie (Jankowski) Rucker and was a lifelong LaPortean.
Glen was a talented athlete, graduating from LaPorte High School in 1944 after competing in the ISHAA Basketball Championship. He later attended Valparaiso University. He served his country in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of PNA, Union Mills Conservation Club, past president of La Porte Old Timers Association and a frequent visitor to Ye Olde Pipe Shoppe. Glen retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1988 and enjoyed his retirement fully.
Glen was an ardent LaPorte Slicer fan and loved to participate in and watch live sports of all kinds. He loved to fish and hunt and was known for his generosity and good humor. He always had a smile on his face and a joke and a sucker to share.
On May 28, 1949, Glen married Jacqueline (Severs) and together they celebrated 44 years of marriage before her passing in 1993.
Surviving are his seven children, Rebecca (Tom) Stupeck, Marcia (Dave) Shannon, Lisa (Matt) Bennett, Janet (Les) Robertson, Jeff (Mary) Rucker, Merry Rucker, and Gina (Tim) Teets; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Franklin.
A celebration of Glen’s life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 26, with a prayer at 7 p.m., at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions in Glen’s memory may be made to the LaPorte High School Athletic Department, 602 F St., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at esslingfuneralhome.com.