RUCKEL OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
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RUCKEL, George Baxton 1872 - 1943

The Missourian, October 14, 1943 - George B Ruckel Dies Near Creighton 
Prominent Farmer of Sherman Township Died Friday From Hospital Illness - The 
death of George B. Ruckel removed a well known and prominent farmer and 
stockman from the community west of Creighton who had lived there many years 
and stood as a landmark in that community. George Baxton Ruckel, eldest child of 
George W. and Ellen Smith Ruckel, was born in Rose Hill, Johnson County, Mo., 
January 12, 1872 and departed this life October 6, 1943 at the age of 71 years, 8 
months, 24 days. When he was four his parents moved to a farm near Creighton, 
Cass County, where he lived with them until he established a home of his own. Mr. 
Ruckel and Miss Elizabeth L. Little were united in marriage April 10, 1912 at the 
bride's home, near Blairstown, Johnson County. Her parents were John and 
Harriett Quick Little, pioneer residents of that community for many years. The 
marriage service was read by the late Rev. D. W. Britton, a will known and 
beloved Methodist minister. Hardly more than two months had elapsed when a 
terrible tornado swept away nearly all their possessions and he and his wife 
barely escaped with their lives. He set to work, and steady and uncomplaining 
labor built up the fortune he had lost. His home was his kingdom and he was 
tireless in his efforts to maintain and improve it. He was a good neighbor, ever 
ready to lend a helping hand. he was the soul of integrity, and one of those rare 
persons whose word as good as his bond. He was a peaceable nature, never 
entering into controversy or taking up cause against a neighbor. He liked to 
attend Sunday school and other services of the church and had a great respect for 
the Bible and its teachings. Saturday, October 2, he underwent surgery at St. 
Luke's hospital, Kansas City. He seemed to be recovering rapidly, Wednesday 
evening when his wife went to her lodging she was most hopeful for his ultimate 
recovery. Between 7 and 8 o'clock his spirit took it's flight with no sadness or 
farewell. Besides his faithful companion of over thirty years he leaves two 
sisters, Mrs. Ida Hopkins, Yakima, Wash., and Mrs. Chas. Wade, Creighton, Mo., and 
his brother, Clarence Ruckel of Creighton. His younger brother, Mark B. Ruckel 
passed away in 1917. Also he leaves four nephews, seven nieces, two great-
nephews, one great-niece and one great-great niece, for all of whom he had a 
deep affection. To those nearest and dearest are added many other relatives and 
friends who will always cherish the memory of all the sterling qualities of 
George Ruckel. An honest man's the noblest work of God. The funeral service was 
conducted Saturday afternoon at the home of Rev. Ira McClymonds of Knobnoster, 
Mo. Two beautiful solos; Home of the Soul and Going Home were sung by Mrs. 
Edgar Atkins of Blairstown, with Mrs. E. H. Sammons at the piano. Flower bearers 
were nieces, Misses Eleanor Wade and Clara Ruckel, Mrs. Harold Jenkins and Mrs. 
John Koch. Casketbearers were Gene Chandler, Harry Goodson, Kenneth Blayney, 
Lawrence Wade, Harold Jenkins and John Koch, with Robert Chandler and Ol Wall 
as honorary bearers. Interment was in the Page Cemetery.


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