Frederick Ruble
Celebrating the Life of

Frederick Ruble

June 19, 1953 - August 2, 2022

"Fred was born in Denver Colorado to his parents Marjorie and Frederick W. Ruble. His father was tragically killed in a glider accident when Fred was two. He spent most of his childhood and growing up years in Milwaukee and then Mequon Wisconsin. He attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he met his wife Marti Hoekema and they were married on May 29, 1976. He received his bachelors degree in business at Aquinas College, also in Grand Rapids. Fred, like his father, loved fly..." Keep Reading

Obituary

Frederick Edward Ruble, age 69, entered into his eternal home in heaven on August 2, 2022. He now lives within the presence of his Heavenly Father and experiences joy beyond earthly comprehension. He was loved so very much by his family and friends. Fred is survived by Marti (Hoekema) Ruble, his wife of 46 years; daughter Carrie and son-in-law Jim Boos and grandchildren Julia, Alaina and Elle; son Jim, daughter-in-law Sim and grandchild Reyna; son Dan, daughter-in-law Krista and grandchild Cole. He is also survived by his brother Dick Ruble, his brother Paul Bunning and sister-in-law Bonnie Bunning, brother/sister-in-law Cal and Ruth Hoekema, brother-in-law Dan Hoekema and brother/sister-in-law Gerry and Jan Hoekema.
Dear family and friends, Fred wants you to know this: “I am in heaven with Jesus.” A virtual memorial service will be held on Friday, August 19 at 12 noon PST/3 pm EST.

"Listen, I tell you a mystery. We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed -- in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: 'Death has been swallowed up in victory.' Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?...But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ". (1 Corinthians 15:51-57)

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  • "deep sympathies -- Marti and family, I'm lifting you up in prayer as you memorialize dear Fred and celebrate his life...."

    Helen Van Wyck
    Cousin

    "Remembering the times through the years when we spent time with Fred and Marti. I met Fred through working with Marti. We enjoyed work Christmas parties, dinners and super bowl parties at the house in Lowell with Fred cooking the steaks just right! We also enjoyed a couple trips up north on the chai..."

    Debra Gelderloos
    Friend

  • "The words that come to mind when I think of Fred are: kind, gentle, sweet, trustworthy, faithful, supportive, humble..."

    Barb Bobeldyk
    Friend

    "I never knew Fred personally, but I learned a lot though the stories and loving comments from Marti. I remember hearing how much he loved Murphy…so much so that he didn’t like a collar on him unless he had to. Marti always talked so lovingly of Fred. I could see his love through her words. Marti, y..."

    Mary Knapp
    Friend

  • "I only knew Fred these last few months of his life. But upon first meeting him I couldn't help but sense his love and respect for Marti and for the Lord. It was a blessing to be in their midst and pray with them, even when the trial they faced was so large and foreboding. I was humbled when Fred eve..."

    Marianne Brudwick
    Friend

    "Fred was such a gentle and kind soul. I remember him watching his kids play in Lake Michigan and he was pacing. Such a loving dad. Darling Marti, I ache with you and the kids. Love you so ver much!..."

    Malo Engel
    Friend