Gerald L. Wrubel
Tuesday, June 28, 1938
Date of Death:
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Age:
75 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday November 06, 2013
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Thursday November 07, 2013
Time: 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Thursday November 07, 2013
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery
Masonic Ceremony
A Masonic Ceremony will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the River Park Chapel of Macken Funeral Home on Wednesday November 6.
Tuesday, June 28, 1938
Date of Death:
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Age:
75 years old
Tuesday, June 28, 1938
Date of Death:
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Age:
75 years old
Gerald L. Wrubel
The funeral mass for Gerald “Jerry” Wrubel will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 7, at Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester with Rev. Kevin Connolly officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 6, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Macken Funeral Home River Park Chapel in Rochester and for one half hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. A Masonic ceremony will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Jerry died November 2nd at his home following a ten year battle with cancer.
Jerry was born June 28, 1938, in Minneapolis to Louis and Mary (Zappa) Wrubel. He was a member of the National Guard from 1958 until 1961. He married Shirley Carter on September 14, 1957. Together, they owned Rochester Homes, Inc., from 1966 until 2003. Jerry was a member of the Rochester Masonic Lodge 21; the Valley of Rochester Scottish rite; and the Ozmun Shrine where he was active in the Zaglas Car Club and the Royal Order of Jesters. He also held memberships with the Elks, Eagles and Knights of Columbus. Together with his family and friends, Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, and antique cars. He especially enjoyed time at the family cabin.
Jerry is survived by his wife; three sons, John (Julie) of Chatfield, and Mark and Patrick of Rochester; six grandchildren, Matthew (Kelli) Wrubel, Tiffany (Jason) Peterson, Angela (Mark) Ryan, Luke (Natasha) Wrubel, and Justin and Cody Wrubel; and eleven great grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to the Eagles Cancer Telethon.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Gerald L. Wrubel has received the following condolences.
We are very sad to hear of Jerry's passing. Our sincerest condolences to Shirley, John, Mark, Pat, and all the Grandchildren. Our memories of Jerry go back nearly forty years. He was always a kind and friendly gentleman,a wonderful conversationalist with a great sense of humor. His joyfull demeaner must have come from all the love he shared with his family and friends.
With sorrow, Dave and Debbie Monn
Sending my thoughts, prayers, and big hugs to the entire Wrubel family and all who knew Jerry. He was a great man who influenced many people's lives. I will never forget the couple fishing trips on Mille Lacs that I got to take with him. We didn't catch many fish, but we always had fun. RIP Jerry!
Jerry had a profound effect on me over the many years. I admired his strong faith and sense of family, as well as his expertise as a catcher of fish. My condolences to Shirley and the clan. See you all soon.
We were very sorry to hear of Jerry's death; he has gone to a better place were pain & sorrow will not follow. Our fond & joyful memories will always be with us and we will say prayers & light a candle for Jerry as he goes to a better place. Sorry we will not be able to attend the funeral our best wishes are sent to all members of the family.
To the Wrubel Family, our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Jerry was a wonderful man,we are all Blessed to have known him and your great Family.
So sorry for your loss Jerry will be missed. We are planning on coming up for the funeral. Looking forward to seeing all of you. Condolences, Virgil and Jan