Dean William Ruckman

Dean W. Ruckman, age 53, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 in Topeka. Dean was born August 14, 1962 in Iola, Kansas the son of Earl and Margaret Nichols Ruckman. Dean graduated from Topeka High School. He worked for various companies such as Gainey and Herman Construction as a truck driver. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Ruckman of Iola; a sister, Debra (Paul) Scheibmeir of Iola; three brothers, Bernard (Sandy) Ruckman of Jacksonville, Florida, Bob (Cyndi) Ruckman of LeRoy, KS and Gene Ruckman of Iola and his companion, Laurie Rupe of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Memorial visitation will be Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka. Private family inurnment at Bronson Cemetery will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. 1035 North Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66608 davidsonfuneral.com.