Stanley J Ruck

Stanley J. Ruck, age 85, of Geneva passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at home. Born April 6, 1928, he was the son of Elizabeth (Alick) & Adam Ruck. He married Nancy F. Ivan on June 1, 1991. Stanley worked 35 years at Diamond Shamrock and also Western Reserve Farm Co-Op. He also was a school bus driver for Geneva Schools and retired as the Trumbull Township Road Supervisor. Stanley was a founding father of the Trumbull Volunteer Fire Department where he also served as Chief. He was a 1947 graduate of Geneva High School where he played football. Stanley was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Thompson, the Fire Chief Association of Ashtabula County and the Footville Ruritans. His entire life revolved around farming and the fire department. He enjoyed polka dancing and watching sports, especially the Cavs and Ohio State. He is survived by his wife, Nancy F. Evans-Ivan-Ruck; children, Robert R. (Karen) Ruck of Geneva, Stanley D. Ruck of Trumbull Twp.; stepchildren, Daniel (Gail) Ivan of Painesville, David (Teresa) Ivan, Seminole, FL, Jenny Ivan of Painesville; grandchildren, Matthew Ruck, Jennifer (Mike) Fink, Adam W. (Suzie) Ruck, Kay Elizabeth Ruck, Scott A. Ruck, Jessie Ivan, Rose Ivan, Abbe (William) Thomure; great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Alyse sisters, Rose Domokos of Westlake, Elizabeth O'Merza of Geneva. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Ann E. Ruck; daughter, Evelyn Ruck and; a brother, Steve Ruck. Friends will be received 2 – 6 PM, Sunday, April 6, 2014 at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 7, 2014 at the funeral home. Final resting place will be at Trumbull Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Senior Independence Hospice, c/o OPRS Foundation, 1001 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus Ohio 43229.