Posted on 09/30/2019
CDR James Brenan Rucker Jr., USNA '59, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2019. Beloved husband of 59 years to Genevieve "Gene" (nee Benkert); dear father to Kim Cullen (Lawrence) and Brenan Rucker (Kate); cherished "Papa" to James Charles Cullen EMN2, Liam Chamvin Cullen AS2, Hanley Boyd Cullen ENS, Delanie Grace Rucker and Colleen Marie Rucker, as well as precious great-grand- father to Elizabeth and Oliver Cullen. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2019 at St. Joan of Arc Church, 496 East Washington St., Chagrin Falls. Interment Private. NO FLOWERS PLEASE. A donation in Jim's memory to Menorah Park, 27100 Cedar Rd., Beachwood, OH 44122 would be greatly appreciated. Please sign Tribute Wall at: murphyfamilyfuneralhome.com
Published in The Plain Dealer on Sept. 29, 2019