Emil Rucktenwald

Entered Eternal Life on July 4, 2009, at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Mueller) for 65 years. Father of Susan (Dale) Klemstein and Thomas (Janice). Grandfather of Brian (Susan) and Gregory (Stacey) Klemstein, Mark (Molly), Jeffrey and David. Great-grandfather of Allison and Nathan Klemstein. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Georg and Margareta (nee Vetter), and sisters and brothers, Maria , Margaret Kister (John), Ann Urban (August), George (Gerda), Hilda, Gertrude Casper (Eugene) and Leonard. Survived by sister-in-law Anna Mae (wife of Leonard), and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Graduate of West Division High School, Milwaukee State Teachers College, and Marquette University. Served as Lt. (JG) in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Teacher at Hartland High School and West Division High School. Vice Principal at West Division High School. Principal at Riverside High School and Marshall High School. He was Milwaukee Public School's Central Office Administer in charge of high schools.Visitation at BROOKFIELD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 18600 West Burleigh Road, on Thursday, July 9, 4:00 " 7:00 PM. Funeral Service at 7:00 PM. Private interment at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Donations to Brookfield Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice will be appreciated.