Henry Charles Ruggeri, 78 died Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield Missouri. Hank was born September 1, 1936 in Saint Louis Missouri on "The Hill" to Henry and Virginia Ruggeri. Hank is survived by his brothers Rich and Bob Ruggeri. Hank enlisted in the U.S Navy after high school and served two years as a Signal Man. Hank worked as a computer technician and became a project leader. He was highly respected by his co-workers. Hank was an avid runner, fisherman, hunter and a all around lover of life. Spending time with his family at his lake house on Table Rock Lake were his most cherished moments. Hank is survived by his six children: Sons- Danny, Randy, Henry, Ricky, Tommy and daughter- Nancy. Hank is survived by his fourteen grandchildren: Brock, Dane, Quinn, Chase, Cole, Cassidi, Dominic, Amanda, Tara, Bailey, Samantha, Will, Jake and great grandson, Liam. Hank is also survived by his nieces, nephews, and his in-laws: Barb, Pat, Amy, Joyce, Jill, Richie, Christa, Michael, Alex, Jeff, and Caleb. Hank was blessed and deeply loved by his family. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Memorial services with full military honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Missouri Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 1711 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65803 or National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230.