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Charles J. Ruckhaber,
Ph.D.
Aug 31, 1931 — Feb 11, 2014
Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Thelma, daughters Catherine and Joan, son Jeremy (Kim), and grandchildren Mitchell, Chase and Jake. Also survived by sisters Judy Patrick and Mary Ahlgrim and brothers Jim (Sharon) Ashby and Douglas (Suzanne) Ashby. Chuck received his B.S. from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. He was a long-term resident of Livonia and was employed by Livonia Public Schools as a psychologist and for many years served as chairperson of that department. He was active in the Michigan Association of School Psychologists and served one term as president. He was also an active member of Salem United Church of Christ in Farmington. Chuck was a huge U. of M. fan and attended football games for many years-he breathed maize and blue! He was a caring, loving and generous man, friendly and helpful, and a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed. Visitation will be held at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington, MI on Thursday, February 13th from 1-8 p.m. Services will be Friday, February 14th at 11 a.m. (visiting starting 10 a.m.) at Salem United Church of Christ, 33424 Oakland Ave., Farmington, MI. Donations may be sent to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48154, Salem United Church of Christ, 33424 Oakland Ave., Farmington, MI 48335, or charity of your choice.
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