To Celebrate a Life of Love: Leonard Michael Rucinski

May 2, 1943-November 18, 2021

Leonard Michael Rucinski, age 78, passed away on November 18, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born to Wanda Rydell and Edward Leonard Rucinski on May 2, 1943. Leonard grew up in Chicago, Illinois. and was a die-hard Bears fan. At age 17 he enlisted in the Navy and served four years as a Fire Control Technician aboard the U.S.S. Roberts. He was proud to be a veteran and someone who truly loved his country. After discharge, he went to work for Jewel Foods, where he met his wife, Mickie. Following a brief courtship, they were married and have enjoyed 56 years of marriage. He had an amazing career at Pitney Bowes Corporation in sales management, retiring after 30 years. Shortly after retiring, he and Mickie moved to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas where they enjoyed several activities, but his greatest enjoyment was being an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He had many interests throughout his life, showing Great Danes, coaching his three sons in football and baseball, volunteering to be Santa Claus for ill children, and later loved attending many of his grandkids’ events. He was passionate about family and was loved by all who had a chance to meet him.

Leonard Rucinski was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda; father, Edward; Dad, Joseph Sowa. He is survived by wife, Marguerite “Mickie”; sons, Edward (Shari), Joseph (Cyndi), Len (Margot); nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Dennis (Trish) Sowa, Sharon (Bob) Sowa Freer.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Porter Loring Mortuary North, with a service to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society here: https://www.cancer.org/.