Abraham Ruchel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

ALBANY, Abraham Ruchel, (Buddy), 99, of Albany passed away peacefully Tuesday August 9, 2016. Born in 1916 to the late Amanda Salisbury and Gustave Ruchel. Abe was a World War II Army Veteran with service from 1935-1945. He was a member of the West Albany Rod & Gun Club, The Sure Shot Rod & Gun Club of Troy, Watervliet Rod & Gun Club and a New York State Hunter Training Instructor. He was a member of the VFW of Troy, the 1019 Scully Post of Albany and The Hibernian Hall of Albany. He was also member of the Masonic Temple of Albany as well as Shriner. Abe is predeceased by his wife of 56 yrs, Marion Ruchel. His brothers Edward and Raymond Ruchel. His sisters Ethel and Florence. His son Lawrence Ruchel. His sister in law Marjorie Bogardus. His daughter in law Johanna (Jo Jo) Ruchel. Abe is survived by sons James Ruchel of Florida, Raymond (Francine) Ruchel of Nevada, daughter Virginia (William) Pink of Florida and Jean Woelfersheim of Greenwich. He is also survived several nieces and nephews, many grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning 11:00 a.m. at the Magin & Keegan Funeral Home, 891 Madison Ave. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the funeral home Tuesday morning after 10:00 am. Interment St. John's Lutheran Cemetery.

Abraham Ruchel

October 24, 1916 - August 9, 2016