Kent E. Rueckle 69 of Laipple St. Bridgeport died Friday May 6, 2011 at Peterson Rehabilitation Center Wheeling. He was born June 28, 1941 in Martins Ferry, a son of William Rueckle of Bridgeport and the late Dorothy W. Hall Rueckle. He was a retired head maintenance superintendent for Oglebay Institute, and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Brookside. In addition to his father he is survived by his wife Jane Marie Daugherty Rueckle, a son Chris (Karen) Rueckle of Bethlehem, a daughter Robin (Bryan) Blatt of Martins Ferry, three grand children Carissa and Cierra Rueckle, and Tristen Blatt. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home 920 National Road Brookside Monday May 9, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, and then on Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church from 10 am till time of Service at 11 am with Pastor Karen Torrez officiating, entombment in Holly Memorial Gardens Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church 56381 National Road Bridgeport, Ohio 43912.To leave a condolence and view Kent's obituary please visits www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com.