PERKASIE, PENNSYLVANIA - Earl J. Ruckdeschel, Jr. of Perkasie, PA passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 21, 2014. He was 87.
Born in Bronx, NY, Earl resided in Perkasie, PA for 6 months and was a former resident of Newton, NC for 24 years.
He was formerly employed as a Precision Machinist with SKF Industries of Philadelphia for over 30 years, retiring in 1989. Earl was a former member of the Hatboro VFW, Glen Oaks Country Club of Maiden, NC and was an avid golfer, Eagles, Flyers and Phillies fan. He loved to spend time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is the beloved husband of 61 years to Jane A. Ruckdeschel, devoted father of Dan (Josephine) Ruckdeschel, Earl (Pat) Ruckdeschel, III, Bill (Ayako) Ruckdeschel, Alyce (John) Forgione, Jane (Frank) Francica, dear brother of Alice Ruckdeschel, John (Sue) Ruckdeschel, and the late Jeanie Hamilton survived by her husband Bill, grandfather of the late Nicholas Ruckdeschel, also survived by 16 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the Varcoe-Thomas Funeral Home, 344 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 on Monday, August 25th from 6-8 pm and on Tuesday, August 26th from 10:30-11:30 am at St. John the Baptist Church, 4050 Durham Road, Ottsville, PA 18942 prior to an 11:30 am funeral mass.
Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18904.
Memorial gifts to Doylestown Hospital Hospice, Development Office, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
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