Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthNov 7, 1941, Preble County, Ohio [57250]
DeathSep 3, 2019, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana [57250]
BurialPrices Creek German Baptist Cemetery, 6223 OH-726, Hamburg, Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio [57250]
Spouses
BirthMar 28, 1940, West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio [57247]
DeathJan 12, 2012, Ohio [57247], [57250]
BurialPrices Creek German Baptist Cemetery, 6223 OH-726, Hamburg, Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio [57247]
FatherArthur Ozias BRUBAKER (1912-2002)
MotherHelen Frances METZGER (1914-1999)
MarriageMay 28, 1960 [57215], [57248], [57250]
Obituary Online notes for Ruth Irene DEATON
Ruth Irene Brubaker, 77, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 4, 2019, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.

She was born on November 7, 1941, in Preble County, Ohio, to the late Glen and Bertha (Denlinger) Deaton.

On May 28, 1960 she was united in marriage with Martin Brubaker. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2012.

She is survived by children Bonnie, Michael, Rachel, Daniel and Helen. She was preceded in death by a daughter Marie.

A visitation for Ruth will be Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM then again from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Prices Creek Old German Baptist Brethren Church, 6223 State Route 726, Eldorado, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at the Church. Burial will follow in Prices Creek Church Cemetery.

Ruth's family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes, New Madison Campus, with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com
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Obituary Online notes for Martin Ray (Spouse 1)
Martin Ray Brubaker, 71 years, 9 months and 15 days, passed away peacefully at his
residence on January 12, 2012.

Martin was born on March 28, 1940 in West Alexandria to the late Arthur and Helen (Metzger) Brubaker

Martin was a self employed farmer his whole life and always kept busy doing many diferant
jobs throughout his life.

In addition to his parents, Martin is preceded in death by a brother.

Martin is survived by his wife of 51 1/2 years, Ruth (Deaton) Brubaker; sons, Michael and
wife Amanda Brubaker and Daniel Brubaker; four daughters, Bonnie Brubaker, Marie and
husband Glenn Browning, Rachel and husband Mark Brumbaugh and Helen and husband
Christopher Church; seven grandchildren; four brothers and four sisters.

A visitation for Martin will be from 2 PM till 8 PM, Saturday, January 14th and from 2 PM
till 8 PM on Sunday, January 15th at the Price's Creek Church in Eldorado, Ohio.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM, Monday, January 16 also at the church with the Old German
Baptist Brethren officiating. Burial will follow in the Price's Creek Cemetery. [57247]
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