Richard W. Kruckman passed away peacefully at home with family by his side. He proudly served in the Korean War with the USAF. He was the crew chief for his plane 638075. A C-141 B Starlifter at Travis AFB. He took great pride in maintaining his plane. He achieved many accolades including one from the President of the United States. He was a great man loved by many and he will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife Penelope, his son, Richard, siblings Art and Jan. Survived by his daughters Victoria Solorzano (Mark), Brooke Carroll (Tim), grandchildren Justin, Charlotte, Drew, Courtney, Zackary and Hunter. Great grandchildren Terra, Izayah and Asia. Services will be on October 5, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home 707-446-3233 www.vacahillschapel.com