Raymond F. "Rocky" Ruckman, 88, died Oct. 8, 2013, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 10, 1925, in Ashton, Kansas, the son of James E. and Elsie A. (Strasser) Ruckman.

Rocky graduated from Buhler High School and then served as a Seabee in WWII and the Korean War. He married Eula F. Hause Dec. 1, 1948, in Hutchinson.

Rocky worked for over 40 years as a carpenter and construction contractor, working for English Construction, Foy Construction, Farmland Industries and later established Ruckman Inc.

He is survived by: his former wife, Eula F. Holcomb of Hutchinson; three children, Norma Exposito and husband Lynn of Partridge, Ronald Ruckman and wife Linda of Hutchinson, Nancy Hostetler and husband Rick of Chase; son-in-law, Aaron Allenbach of Clearwater; a brother, Walter Ruckman and wife Deanna of Holyrood; seven grandchildren, Karen Dorsett, Hollie Hostetler, Jeremy Ruckman, Jonathan Ruckman, Joseph Ruckman, David Allenbach and Matthew Allenbach; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: a daughter, Barbara Ann Allenbach; three sisters, Georgia Smith, Edith Oden, and Geneva Hurst; and a brother, Milton Ruckman.

Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Rocky greatly appreciated everyone that helped him in business and in life. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Reno County or the Ronald McDonald House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.