Wayne Ruckhaber, 83, of Spokane, passed away September 7, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Nancy; brother, Dave (Betty) Ruckhaber; children, Tom (Pam) Ruckhaber, Jaynee (Joe) Burks, Jill Ruckhaber, Paul (Natalie) Ruckhaber, Missy (Mike) Gainer; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, who were the lights of his life; plus nieces, nephews, and many, many friends.
Wayne was a humble man who loved his family, and they knew this by his actions. He possessed a kind, tender heart and a mischievous sense of humor. He made everyone around him laugh. When dining out, he would always ask for a table “with a view of the falls” and gooseberry pie for dessert. He retired after 23 years with URM Stores, but would still often reintroduce himself to family and friends with a smile as “Wayne Ruckhaber, URM Stores.” He will be sorely missed.
A service honoring his memory will be held on September 22, at 3:00 pm at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home, 5100 West Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA.