Robert "Lawrence" Rucker

Former Moberly, Mo. Mayor, Robert “Lawrence” Rucker, age 81, passed away, Monday, October 17, 2022.  He was born, June 26, 1941, in Moberly, to the union of William E. and Ruetha (Carpenter) Rucker.

Lawrence married Barbara Miller, October 16, 1972, in Moberly, and she survives of the home, also surviving are children Barry Rucker and his wife Vera, of Moberly, Larry Rucker and his wife Amanda of Columbia, Tracy Foulkes and her husband Ronald, of Moberly, step children Anita Miller of Moberly, Audra Miller of Texas, Amber Cade, of Murfreesboro , TN,  Melva  Miller, of Moberly, 11 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Donna Althouse, and Gerri McShore.

“Another family icon has passed away; Dad lived his life in a way leaving a lasting legacy that so many before him have done. Whether it was him working for years with Ameren, giving back to his community as a former mayor, coaching youth baseball, a former greyhound helping to bring them to prominence on the national stage, he loved bowling and was in the Bowling hall of Fame in Moberly, and his ever constant joking, advice and social glad handing in the community at his favorite watering holes. Lol, you will be missed but we will carry on in a way that you and so many others have taught us. With love and harmony,” we are the RUCKER family!

“We come from Gods special seed. 

That’s not just a statement it’s a fact.”

By son Larry Rucker

Words of comfort and support were shared with the family at the Cater Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral services honoring Lawrence’s life followed.  Committal prayer and burial took place in the Memorial Park Cemetery.