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Richard R. Rubert

November 6, 1946 — November 11, 2011

Loving son, brother, husband, dad, grandpa and great papa.Richard R. Rubert, 65, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Friday, November 11, 2011.He was born November 6, 1946 in Mitchell, SD, the son of Shirley and Robert Rubert.Rick had an effect on everyones life that knew him.To know Rick was to love him.He was a loving, caring, generous man to his family and friends.Rick had an amazing love for horses, dancing and work for fabricating.Survivors include mother, Shirley; daughter, Michelle; son, Marc (Gloria Chavera stepchildren, Robert Ullrich, Susan Ullrich and Kelly Raby; grandchildren, Amber, Aaron and Marker Clarke, Ryan, Cheyanne and Tyler Rubert; sisters, Sharon (Bob) Browen, June (Bob) Smith; brothers, Chuck (Karen) Rubert, Jim (Vicki) Rubert; numerous stepgrandchildren and greatgrandchildren and special friend, Carol Clark.Predeceased by father, Robert, loving wife, Elaine, son, Michael and grandson, Matthew Clarke. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of America.Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor David Thies officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery.Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave, Rockford, 61103 and will continue on Wednesday at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

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