Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthJan 9, 1934, Lanier Twp, Preble County, Ohio [57740]
BurialFairview Cemetery (Fair View), Brubaker Road, Gratis, Preble County, Ohio [57740]
FlagsUS Army
FatherSilvanus BRUBAKER (1888-1967)
MotherLillian OZIAS (1895-1976)
Spouses
Marriage1958 [57741]
No Children
Obituary Online notes for Edwin Silvanus BRUBAKER
Edwin S. “Ed” Brubaker, 85, died April 8, 2019, at Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington Texas. He was born January 9, 1934, near Eaton, Ohio, to Silvanus and Lillian (Ozias) Brubaker. In 1957 he was honorably discharged from a two-year stint in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife of twenty-three years, Shirley (Phares) Brubaker, his sister Maxine Brandly, his son Charles Brubaker, daughter Jayne (Jesse) Medlock, son Jeff (Sandra) Brubaker and his grandchildren, Sydney Medlock, Devan McClane, Nick McClane, and Thomas McClane.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Cooper Brubaker (1988); his parents; his sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Milo Miller; and brother-in law, Earl Brandly.
He was a 1951 graduate of Lanier High School in Preble County and attended Miami University, Ohio. He earned a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Dayton in 1978, and was a member of Pi Alpha, the Honorary Public Administration Fraternity.
He was a Preble County farmer for many years and a Preble County Commissioner from 1969 until 1984. As a county commissioner he served as Chairman of the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission for three years, as a board member of the National Association of Regional Councils for three years and as a member of the Home Rule Committee of the National Association of Counties for three years. He was honored to have been invited to the White House on two occasions; first in 1979 as a participant in the White House Conference on Government Deregulation, and again in 1981 as a participant in President Reagan's Conference on National Economic Development.
ln 1987 he was accepted as an Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University Extension, in the position of Southwest Ohio District Specialist in Community Development. ln this position he authored several papers, including the Extension Bulletin, "Ohio Local Government Structure and Finance." ln 1996 he was hired as Executive Director of the Eaton-Preble County Chamber of Commerce, a position he held for ten years. Professional activities include member, Ohio Inter-Agency Ground Water Advisory Committee Executive Board; participant, Risk Management Workshop, Oklahoma State University; member, Professional Farmers of America; Delegate, Governor's Conference on Small Business; Consultant, Johnson County, Iowa, Financial Management Training Sessions; Delegate, First State Assembly on Land Use, Kent State University; Chairman, National Association of Regional Councils Great Lakes Area Task Force on developing "Goals for Action" statement; speaker, many conferences and seminars.
His civic activities include President, Rotary Clubs of Eaton, Ohio (1977-78) and Punta Gorda, Florida (2005-2006); Board Chairman, Eaton United Church of Christ and Board member, Congregational United Church of Christ, Punta Gorda, Florida; Chairman, Preble County Christmas Tour of Homes; Board of Directors, United Way of Montgomery, Greene and Preble Counties; President, Eaton Jaycees; Chairman, Preble County 4-H Council; Chairman, Eaton Planning Board; Chairman, Preble County United Appeal Campaign; Board of Directors, Multi-county community Action Agency (SCOPE); and member, Preble County OSU Extension Advisory Committee.
Ed enjoyed boating, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Eaton United Church of Christ, 113 West Decatur St., Eaton, Ohio with Rev. Roger L. Stine officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Gratis, Ohio. Family will receive on Thursday, April 25 from 5 – 8 P.M. at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main Street, Eaton, Ohio. Following the graveside services, family and friends are invited back to the church for food and fellowship.
ln lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association-Miami Valley Chapter, 31 West Whipp Road Dayton, Ohio 45459 or Rotary International Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 or Eaton United Church of Christ, 113 West Decatur St., Eaton, Ohio 45320. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.barnesfuneralhome.com [57740]
Survivors include his wife of twenty-three years, Shirley (Phares) Brubaker, his sister Maxine Brandly, his son Charles Brubaker, daughter Jayne (Jesse) Medlock, son Jeff (Sandra) Brubaker and his grandchildren, Sydney Medlock, Devan McClane, Nick McClane, and Thomas McClane.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Cooper Brubaker (1988); his parents; his sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Milo Miller; and brother-in law, Earl Brandly.
He was a 1951 graduate of Lanier High School in Preble County and attended Miami University, Ohio. He earned a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Dayton in 1978, and was a member of Pi Alpha, the Honorary Public Administration Fraternity.
He was a Preble County farmer for many years and a Preble County Commissioner from 1969 until 1984. As a county commissioner he served as Chairman of the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission for three years, as a board member of the National Association of Regional Councils for three years and as a member of the Home Rule Committee of the National Association of Counties for three years. He was honored to have been invited to the White House on two occasions; first in 1979 as a participant in the White House Conference on Government Deregulation, and again in 1981 as a participant in President Reagan's Conference on National Economic Development.
ln 1987 he was accepted as an Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University Extension, in the position of Southwest Ohio District Specialist in Community Development. ln this position he authored several papers, including the Extension Bulletin, "Ohio Local Government Structure and Finance." ln 1996 he was hired as Executive Director of the Eaton-Preble County Chamber of Commerce, a position he held for ten years. Professional activities include member, Ohio Inter-Agency Ground Water Advisory Committee Executive Board; participant, Risk Management Workshop, Oklahoma State University; member, Professional Farmers of America; Delegate, Governor's Conference on Small Business; Consultant, Johnson County, Iowa, Financial Management Training Sessions; Delegate, First State Assembly on Land Use, Kent State University; Chairman, National Association of Regional Councils Great Lakes Area Task Force on developing "Goals for Action" statement; speaker, many conferences and seminars.
His civic activities include President, Rotary Clubs of Eaton, Ohio (1977-78) and Punta Gorda, Florida (2005-2006); Board Chairman, Eaton United Church of Christ and Board member, Congregational United Church of Christ, Punta Gorda, Florida; Chairman, Preble County Christmas Tour of Homes; Board of Directors, United Way of Montgomery, Greene and Preble Counties; President, Eaton Jaycees; Chairman, Preble County 4-H Council; Chairman, Eaton Planning Board; Chairman, Preble County United Appeal Campaign; Board of Directors, Multi-county community Action Agency (SCOPE); and member, Preble County OSU Extension Advisory Committee.
Ed enjoyed boating, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Eaton United Church of Christ, 113 West Decatur St., Eaton, Ohio with Rev. Roger L. Stine officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Gratis, Ohio. Family will receive on Thursday, April 25 from 5 – 8 P.M. at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main Street, Eaton, Ohio. Following the graveside services, family and friends are invited back to the church for food and fellowship.
ln lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association-Miami Valley Chapter, 31 West Whipp Road Dayton, Ohio 45459 or Rotary International Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 or Eaton United Church of Christ, 113 West Decatur St., Eaton, Ohio 45320. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.barnesfuneralhome.com [57740]
Obituary Online notes for Shirley Ann (Spouse 2)
Shirley A. Brubaker, 85 formerly of Eaton, OH died on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Legacy Living Memory Care Center in Arlington, Texas. Shirley was born on April 24, 1934 in Richmond, IN the daughter of the late John F. & Mary A. (Barnes) Phares. She was a 1952 Eaton High School graduate and received her Associate of Arts Degree from Ohio University. Member of the Ohio University Phi Mui Sorority and the Symphony Band.
Preceded in death by her husband of 23 years: Edwin S. Brubaker in 2019 and sister: Emily L. Shank in 2014.
Survived by nephews: Jeff & Linda Manley of Eaton, Ohio and Doug Manley of Cincinnati, OH; great nephews; brother-in-law: Jim Shank of Eaton, OH; step-sons: Charles Brubaker and Jeff & Sandra Brubaker; step daughter: Jayne & Jesse Medlock and step grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 10:00 AM Monday, September 16, 2019 at Mound Hill Cemetery (New Section) in Eaton, Ohio. A Celebration of Shirley’s Life will be held 10:30 AM Sunday, October 13, 2019 during the church service at the Eaton United Church of Christ 113 W. Decatur St. Eaton, OH with Rev. Roger Stine officiating. Arrangement entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home, 220 E. Main St. Eaton, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton United Church of Christ 113 W. Decatur St. Eaton, OH 45320. Condolences may be sent at www.barnesfuneralhome.com
Preceded in death by her husband of 23 years: Edwin S. Brubaker in 2019 and sister: Emily L. Shank in 2014.
Survived by nephews: Jeff & Linda Manley of Eaton, Ohio and Doug Manley of Cincinnati, OH; great nephews; brother-in-law: Jim Shank of Eaton, OH; step-sons: Charles Brubaker and Jeff & Sandra Brubaker; step daughter: Jayne & Jesse Medlock and step grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 10:00 AM Monday, September 16, 2019 at Mound Hill Cemetery (New Section) in Eaton, Ohio. A Celebration of Shirley’s Life will be held 10:30 AM Sunday, October 13, 2019 during the church service at the Eaton United Church of Christ 113 W. Decatur St. Eaton, OH with Rev. Roger Stine officiating. Arrangement entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home, 220 E. Main St. Eaton, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton United Church of Christ 113 W. Decatur St. Eaton, OH 45320. Condolences may be sent at www.barnesfuneralhome.com