Rudolf G. Ruggaber, 77, of Minoa passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Born in Heidelberg, Germany he was one of 12 children of Georg and Anna Ruggaber. He was a self employed carpenter and home builder for many years and then retired from Syracuse University after 20 years.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan; children, Kenneth (Robin), Gordon (Alese) and Donna; grandchildren, Chelsea, Benjamin, Tyler and Shane; brother, Clemens (Patricia); sisters Elisabeth (Fred) Vogel and Annerose Neumann; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 2-4 pm Sunday, February 19, 2017 with a brief memorial to follow at R.H. Schepp & Son Minoa Chapel, 6530 Schepp’s Corners Rd., Minoa. Spring burial will be in Collamer Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Food Bank of CNY, 7066 Interstate Island Rd., Syracuse, NY 13209.