Pauline G. Rucker, 85, of Hermann, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at her home. 

Pauline was born in Hannibal, Missouri on July 21, 1932, a daughter of the late Paul Rol & Lola (Brothers)Dempsey.

She was the wife of John L. Rucker.   They were united in marriage on June 10, 1950, in Overland, Missouri.  John survives at their home. 

Pauline is also survived by their eight children, Sandra Remedies & husband Joseph, of Zwolle, Louisiana;  John Rucker, Jr., of Hermann; Elizabeth Eldringhoff & husband Verus, Jr., of Hermann, Karen Remondet & husband Myron, of Reserve, Louisiana; Debbie Haley & Tom Busch, of New Haven; Patty Rucker, of Hermann; Pam Deslatte & husband Donald, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana; and Jimmy  Rucker & wife Missy, of Hermann; by a sister, Catherine Friday & husband Del, of Union, Missouri; by 19 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
 
She is preceded in death by her parents, two grandchildren, Timothy Eldringhoff and Veronica Hudson and four brothers Jack, Ron, & Paul Dempsey and Joe Luna.

Pauline was affiliated with the catholic church and was a homemaker.  In her free time she enjoyed crocheting, singing, dancing, playing rummy, and going to garage sales.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, Hermann, where funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m., with Rev. Msgr. Gregory Higley officiating. 

Burial will be at Loutre Island Cemetery, McKittrick, Missouri. Memorials may be given to St. George Church or Loutre Island Cemetery.  C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.

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