Biography

William G. "Red" Ruckert, 81, of Beloit, Wisconsin, died, Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Beloit Memorial Hospital.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Bill was employed as a custodian at Blackhawk Technical College for over forty years. Bill Ruckert was born on April 1, 1929 in Beloit the son of George and Lilly Ruckert. Brother John Ruckert, and sisters Mary Ruckert and Ella Bailey. Bill married the former Christine Ann Ahrens on December 10, 1990 in Janesville, Wisconsin. Survivors include daughter Wanda (Tom) Gradovich of NJ.

At Red’s request no public services will be held. Hansen-Gravitt Funeral Home in Beloit is honored to be assisting the family.