Edwin Gean Rubeck's Obituary
Edwin Gean Rubeck, age 92, of Spring Lake passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at North Ottawa Community Hospital. He was born April 22, 1928, to Roy R. and Byrl (Jordan) Rubeck, and married Edith “Jerry” Myers on August 26, 1950 in Picket, Arkansas.
Ed had lived in Spring Lake since 1966 and worked for Mid America Engineering and Reith-Riley for a combined 30 years as an asphalt equipment operator. He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Nunica, Boy Scout leader Troop #54, and a member of the Operating Engineers Local 324 for 59 years. Edwin took great pride in taking care of his yard in the summer and plowing his snow in the winter. He loved riding his John Deere, reading, and the Oshkosh Air Show.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Edith “Jerry” Rubeck; children: Roger (Barb) Rubeck, Mitchell Rubeck, Gail (Kevin) Moore, Kevin (Delora) Rubeck; nine grandchildren; sixteen great- grandchildren; and his sister, Retha Frank. He was preceded in death by his sister, Katheryn Navel, two brothers, Charles and Irvin Rubeck.
The funeral service for Edwin will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2020 at St. Luke Lutheran Church with Rev. Brennan Woell officiating. Friends may meet the family from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, at The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St, Spring Lake MI 49456, and one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials to St. Luke Lutheran Church – Mortgage Fund are appreciated. Interment will be in Spring Lake Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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