Joshua Fredrick "Ruck" Ruckdaschel, 39

A funeral service for Joshua Fredrick Ruckdaschel will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the Gorman Funeral Homes - Converse Chapel in Douglas, Wyoming, with Pastor Bill Williamson of the First Baptist Church officiating. A public visitation will be held before the service from 10 to 11 AM. Immediately following the service, a Celebration of Life reception in Joshua's honor will be held at Cooper's Arena in Douglas.

Joshua Fredrick Ruckdaschel was born Thursday, September 30, 1982, in Butte, Montana; he died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, in Douglas, Wyoming.

With the saddest of hearts and all who knew him, we acknowledge the passing of our most beloved son, father, brother, uncle, Joshua Fredrick Ruckdaschel, aka RUCK, at the age of 39. The Lord took Joshua from us and lifted him to Heaven. Ruck left a vast hole never to be filled in the hearts of everyone who knew him.

Josh was born in Butte, Montana, on September 30, 1982, the only son of Edwin Allan and Kay Ann (Herrmann) Ruckdaschel and the beloved brother of Erika (Ruckdaschel) Roberton. Throughout his life, Josh experienced much happiness. The greatest was the birth of his beautiful daughter, Elizabeth Spolar. He loved her with all his heart.

Throughout Josh's life, he made many friends, some lifelong and some new, when he moved to Douglas in 2001. Josh was raised in Whitehall, Montana, and attended school there; he later received his diploma from Anaconda High School.

Josh moved to Wyoming with his parents and sister in 2001, where he lived for the last 21 years of his life. He worked various jobs until his most recent with Paquette Construction. He loved his boss and his best friend, Richie Paquette.

Josh loved baseball, fishing, camping, motorcycles and was the most die-hard Raiders fan ever known. He loved poker parties with his family and friends, as well as cribbage. Joshua was so loved by many; he will be missed beyond all comprehension! The world lost a person, and Heaven gained an angel.

Josh is survived by his parents, Eddy and Kay Ruckdaschel of Douglas; sister, Erika (Thomass) Roberton and their children Zoe and Ryan of Douglas; his most precious gift to him, his daughter Elizabeth Spolar of Whitehall, Montana; grandfather, Robert Herrmann of Elcho, Wisconsin; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Ed and Rose Ruckdaschel of Whitehall; grandma, Judy Herrmann of Elcho; his beloved aunt, Joyce Ambrosini; and cousin, Nicholas Howser.

The Gorman Funeral Homes - Converse Chapel of Douglas, Wyoming is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.gormanfh.com.