James E. Ruckman

James E. Ruckman, 86, of Freeport, Ohio, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 27, 1938, in Bellaire, Ohio, and he was the son of the late Wilferd Ruckman and Lena Emmel Ruckman.

Jim loved to fish.

He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by a daughter, Trudy McKibben, brothers, John Ruckman, Donnie Ruckman, Daryl “Porkie” Ruckman, and Jerry Ruckman, sisters, Patricia McAfee and Wanda McMillen.

He is survived by two daughters, Susie and Lorie; two sisters, Sheri Wright, Marlene Hackney and Joy Lloyd; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 6:00p.m. at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home in Cadiz.

The memorial guestbook may be signed at clark-kirkland-barr.com.