John Allen Ruck's Obituary
John Allen Ruck, age 57 years, passed away on Monday June 30, 2025 after a courageous 2.5 year battle with cancer.
Dearest younger brother to Joann (Mark) Karnowski and Jeanne (Ernie) Wukasch.
Dearest uncle to Jeremy (Sarah) Karnowski, Joshua (Peyton) Karnowski, Bonnie (Caleb) Muston and Nancy (Brandon) Vernon.
Dearest great-uncle to Jackson, Adam, Luella, Arlo and Aaron.
He was preceded in death by his parents John D. and Jean Ruck.
John was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the family moved to Channelview, Texas when he was 9 years old. He graduated from Milby High School and the University of Houston. While his passion and occupation was computer programming, he also loved anime, Garfield cartoons and comics, watching car races, and participating in video/online games.
In lieu of flowers, John had asked for donations to be made to:
MD Anderson Cancer Center
PO Box 4486
Houston Texas 77210-4486
OR online at MDAnderson.org/gifts
The family wishes to thank Dr Mona Lisa Allatar with Oncology Consultants, the staff at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gentiva Hospice and Falcon Point Post Acute Center for their care.
Graveside memorial service to be held at Sunset Memorial Park in Affton, MO on a date to be determined in the near future.
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