Sauna R. Rucker, 82 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Concordia.

Sauna Rue Wise was born February 11, 1938 in Kansas City, the daughter of Franklin and Catherine (Vaughn) Wise.  Following high school, she married Marvin Bonner.  She was later united in marriage to Ellis Leon "Lee" Rucker on August 28, 1974 in Pleasant Hill.  Sauna was a legal secretary by trade.  The couple resided in Pleasant Hill, Bella Vista, Arkansas and Blairstown prior to moving to Warrensburg twenty five years ago.  She was a member of the Pleasant Hill VFW, Ladies Auxiliary.  Sauna was also an avid golfer and adored her kids and grandkids.

Survivors include her husband, Lee; daughter: Shanda Matthews of Warrensburg, MO; sister: Launa Lue Zerger (Mick) of Tulsa, OK; two grandchildren: Ryley Matthews (Brooke)  of Warrensburg, Mo and Temerity Blecha (Michael); and Lenexa, KS; four great grandchildren: Easton, Emersyn, Everleigh and Connor.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Launa Lenene Boston.

There will be a private entombment at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net