Honor Mike Ruckman's Life & Legacy

The Michael E. Ruckman, Jr. Memorial Scholarship has been established at the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge by family and friends, in loving memory of Mike and in honor of his life. Mike graduated from Fort Defiance High School (Class of 1986) and James Madison University (Class of 1991) and taught Physical Education at Waterman Elementary School until his retirement earlier this year. He coached the Harrisonburg High School golf team for 25 years.

Mike loved his family and friends, teaching children, coaching, and JMU (especially JMU football). He was particularly fond of the students he taught over the years and enjoyed seeing them succeed at whatever they set out to accomplish.

If you would like to make a contribution in loving memory of Mike, you may do so now online or mail a check payable to the Community Foundation to P.O. Box 815, Staunton, VA 24402. Please contact Menieka Garber with any questions at info@cfcbr.org or 540-213-2150.

The Michael E. Ruckman, Jr. Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of Fort Defiance High School who, like MIke, has plans to pursue a career in education at James Madison University. Those interested in finding out more about this scholarship, please visit Michael E. Ruckman, Jr. Memorial Scholarship.