Marjorie J. Ruckert

Marjorie J. Ruckert

Marjorie J. Ruckert, also known as Lee and Marge, passed away with her loving husband at her side on Sunday, November 14, 2021.  She was 94 years old.  Daughter of the late Carrol and Catherine LeGrand, she was born March 27, 1927 in Maybrook, NY.  Lee was a graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing in Poughkeepsie, NY and an obstetrics nurse for many years.  She retired as a School Nurse for Monroe Woodbury Central School in Central Valley, New York and was then a Hospice volunteer for 18 years in North Carolina.

Survivors include her husband of over 62 years, Francis A. Ruckert of Frostproof, FL; her sons:  Paul F. Ruckert of Sun City Center, FL, Christopher J. Ruckert of Southport, NC, and Matthew T. Ruckert and his wife Judy Ruckert of Riverview, FL; and her six grandchildren: CJ, Joseph, Jessica, Jack, Thomas, and Eric.  She was predeceased by her brother John LeGrand and her son Andrew Ruckert.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Avon Park. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Father Ronnie Sisson officiating.   Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Washingtonville, NY.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice Foundation of America, 1707 L Street NW, Suite 220 Washington, DC 20036 or online at https://hospicefoundation.org/Donate or hospice of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com