Ira D. Wrubel

January 21, 1929 - December 12, 2020

IRA D. WRUBEL, age 91 of Harbor Beach, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at McLaren Port Huron Hospital. He was born on January 21, 1929 to the late Michael and Mary (Mika) Wrubel. Ira and Gladys Booms were united in marriage on October 27, 1951 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. She preceded him in death on August 18, 2020. Ira served in the US Army from 1951-1953. Ira was a hardworking, innovative, dairy farmer. There was no task he couldn’t perform and everything was fixable. He loved to play cards, especially pinochle. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, travelling with his beautiful bride, Gladys, and working with his hands. He most notably, loved his beautiful wife Gladys. He doted on her and cared for her for 69 years of marriage. In his lifetime, he not only served his country, but provided for his family. He built his family home after their home was destroyed by a fire. He ran his dairy farm while working several jobs to support his family. He was a lifelong member of OLLH Catholic Church, and instilled his strong Christian beliefs into his family. He taught his children to be like him, determined and hard working. He will always be our hero, strongest man we know. He is survived by his children: Lonnie (Donna) Wrubel of Port Huron, Suzette (Larry) Vogel of Deckerville, Steven (Cheryl) Wrubel of Harbor Beach, Janet Peters of Metamora, Charlene (Stan) Liniarski of Kimball, Brenda (Don Schultz) Carter of Marysville, 21 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and his sisters: Eleanor Roggenbuck , Sally Andrlik, Francis Hipkiss, Dorothy Strugala, Manette Johnson, brothers: Irvin, Michael, Daniel, and Richard Wrubel. Ira was preceded in death by his sisters: Adeline Woychowski, Patricia Jimkoski, and an infant sister. Funeral Mass for Ira will be Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. George Amos officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Ira will be Tuesday from 3-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Wednesday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11:30 am. Military Honors will be given by the American Legion Post 197 of Harbor Beach, at the cemetery. Please note that we are still practicing social distancing, with limited numbers. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com