Gary “Mike” Ruble, 70, of Muncie, passed away on September 30, 2016. He was born on October 31, 1945 in Muncie to Charles and Opal Ruble. Mike graduated from Muncie Central High School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Mike was a supervisor at Wertz Novelty for 23 years. After retiring, he loved spending time with his family, friends, and his car club, The Crown City Cruisers. Mike was also a member of the New Hope of the Nazarene Church.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Eloise; children, Barbara (Peter) Phillips, Gary (Peggy) Manis, and Shellie (Chad) Sewell; grandchildren, Tyler, Dustin, Taylor, Allen, Chloe, Ross, and Juliet; and great grandchildren, Alex, Gabby, Lexi, and Hayden. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.
A Celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 8th at Liberty Baptist Church, 6101 S. Cowan Road, Muncie, IN 47302. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike’s name to The Little Red Door (www.littlereddoor.org) or IU Simon Cancer Center, c/o IU Foundation, PO Box 7072, Indianapolis, IN 46207.
Debby Girtman says
I am so sorry to hear about this. All my good thoughts go out to Eloise and your whole family.
Randy Smith says
Mike,
We worked at the Werts novelty company for more than a few years ias supervisors together. You were and are still a friend of mine buddy. Please rest in peace!
Randy Smith
Carla Rothwell says
I am so sorry my prayers are with all of you
Marilyn Stine says
wish I had the exact words that would take all your pain away, but I don’t, I sure have some good memories of Mike, I know he loved you Eloise, he showed it every time he was around you, he loved his kids and from the pictures you post loved those grandchildren, I am so sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in God to help you through this
Antoinette Mann says
To the Ruble family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Mike. Our condolences to your family. We’ll miss him parking in our driveway and the conversations that we shared throughout the years. Praying for you all during this difficult time.
The Mann Family on Waid Ave.
Tommy, LuAnn, and Toni
Charles slaven says
Praying for comfort for the family. Mike will be remembered as a good man who was always there if you needed a friend. Rest in peace and we will meet again
Les&Joyce Vetor says
You, and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.