James M. Ruckman, 75, Coldwater, died Nov. 30, 2010.

He was born Jan. 17, 1935, in LaRue, to Kenneth and Dortha Ruckman. He married Veronica Domenico, who is deceased.

Surviving are four children, Barbara (Jack) Jones, Hamilton, Sharon (Mark) Rice, Cincinnati, James (Margo) Ruckman, Lake Lure, N.C., and Dan (Patty) Ruckman, Coldwater; a sister, Joan (Eddie) Chiudioni, Mansfield; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He graduated from Minerva High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Navy. He attended Kent State University and Ohio University. He worked in the woodshop of the Canton Boys Club and drove for the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel. Burial is at Calvary Cemetery in Canton.

Calling is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.reedfuneralhome.com.