Joan Bruegging Ruck Obituary

The family of Joan Bruegging Ruck of Harrisonburg, Virginia announces her passing on October 8, 2026. Joan, born on January 16, 1941, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold J. Bruegging and Eva L. Harryman Bruegging; and her sibling Jerry Bruegging. She is survived by: her husband Wayne Ruck; her daughters, Julie McKee (Doug) of Greeneville, TN, Kelly O'Donnell (Leo) of Harrisonburg, VA and Holly Hamilton (Dave) of Richmond, VA.; her grandchildren, Allison McKee Alexander (Kyle), Austin McKee, Mark McKee (Morgan), Conor O'Donnell (Sarah Grace), Aidan O'Donnell, Liam O'Donnell, Molly O'Donnell, Alexander Hamilton, Eva Hamilton and Andrew Hamilton; her great grandchildren, Benjamin Alexander, Henry Alexander, Ada Alexander, Matthew Alexander and Elena McKee; her sister-in-law Ann Bruegging; and her nieces, Ruth Woods (Tom) and Becky Beck (Steve).

Donations may be made in Joan Ruck's honor to the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA by visiting https://rhspca.org.