Paul E. Rubenacker
October 24, 1942 — February 2, 2016
Paul E. Rubenacker, 73, of Pierceton, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at his home as the result of injuries suffered in a house fire. He was born on October 24, 1942 in Memphis, TN to Robert Paul & Phyllis Ann (Baker) Rubenacker.
He graduated from Cairo High School in Cairo, IL and from DeVry University in Illinois. He was married May 25, 2001 in Run Away Bay, Jamaica to Barbara Jean (Brejcha) Hanger and she preceded him in death. He retired as a linesman from Lyons & Pinner Electric Company Local 9 IBEW in Brookfield, IL after 40 years and moved to the Pierceton area permanently in December 2014 after spending summers and weekends there since 2004.
He was a member of the Abate of Illinois and a former Boy Scout Leader.
He is survived by:
3 Daughters – Stephanie (William) Squires of Hoffman Estates, IL, Heather (Ronny) Estrada of Romeoville, IL, & Catherine (Casey Schmidt) Rubenacker of Romeoville, IL
2 Sons – John (Lisa) Rubenacker of Joliet, IL & Timothy (Nichol) Rubenacker of Romeoville, IL
16 Grand & 3 Gt. Grandchildren
Brother – Robert (Brenda) Rubenacker of Auburn, IL
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw, IN. Private family services will be held in Illinois at a later date.
Memorial bequest may be given to Abate of Illinois, c/o Bondi Building Corp., 311 E. Main St., #418, Galesburg, IL 61401. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.