Robert L. Ruble (1927-2021)

RUBLE, ROSENQUIST, BROKEL, PAVELKA

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/28/2021 at 13:52:27

ROBERT "BOB"'S OBITUARY
Robert “Bob” Lewis Ruble, 94 of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Hiawatha Care Center. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church by Rev. Ivan Nienhaus. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday at 4 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home. Those not attending the Rosary may visit with the family from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Bob is survived by three children Roger (Linda) Ruble of Milford, Susan (Jesse) Rosenquist of Willows, CA and Kevin Ruble of Newhall; three grandchildren Kyle (Amanda) Ruble, Logan (Holly) Ruble and Ryan Ruble and three great grandchildren Jace, Sadie and Anna.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn, infant daughter Kay Ellen, parents, sister Ruth Sproston and stepmother Melva Ruble.
Bob was born on January 5, 1927 in Mt. Vernon the son of Douglas and Emma Brokel Ruble. He attended the Forest Edge Country School and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1945 and on June 2, 1954 he married Marilyn Pavelka at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Robert worked as a Milkman at Dows Dairy for 32 years until 1983. He also worked part time at the Cedar Rapids Gazette, at Nash Finch as a messenger and at Mt. Vernon Auto Auction.
Bob was very active at St. Patrick Catholic Church where he was a member of the Layman’s Club and an Extraordinary Minister for many years. He enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs, playing Pinochle, hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting. Bob loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Instead of flowers, memorial may be directed to St. Patrick Catholic Church or Hospice of Mercy.