David Rueber
April 24, 2013
David R. Rueber, 54, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with burial following at Norwalk Cemetery. A visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 28, at the funeral home.
David was born March 19, 1959, in Manchester, IA, to Arnold and Wilma (Brickman) Rueber. Dave was raised on the family farm in Arlington, IA, raising Angus with his family. He was an active member of 4H, FFA, and the Junior Association of the Northeast Iowa Angus Breeders Association. Dave graduated from Starmount High School in 1977, and Wartburg College in 1981, where he was on the cheerleading squad.
On July 3, 1999, Dave was united in marriage to Shari Thompson at Faith Lutheran Church in Clive, IA. Together they were blessed with a son, Jacob Dean.
Dave had a lifelong career as a Network Engineer, recently employed at Direct Communications, Incorporated.
Dave enjoyed spending time with his family, especially fishing and playing basketball and soccer with his son, Jacob. He also enjoyed volleyball, playing cards with the guys, and singing in the band! Dave was also a very creative cook and never knew a stranger...he could talk to anyone!
Those left to cherish his memory include wife, Shari; son, Jacob; mother, Wilma Rueber of Strawberry Point; mother-in-law, Donna Thompson of Paton; father-in-law, Cliff Thompson of Boone; brother, Darwin Rueber of Sarasota, FL; sister, Lois Cordes of Strawberry Point; sister, Jan Van Wyngarden (Tom) of Austin, TX; brother, Douglas Rueber (Marcia) of Arlington; and sister, Karen Dahlberg (Doug) of Los Fresnos, TX. Dave was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Rueber, and brothers-in-law, Norman Cordes and Dean Thompson.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Joanna & Matthew Fenicchia
05/03/2013
We're so sorry for this sudden loss, Shari and all loving family. It would have been nice to meet him. Our hearts go out to you.
Roy Chambers
04/29/2013
I am very sorry for your loss. Words fall short when describing a good person like Dave. He made work fun and I am thankful for having had the pleasure of his company.
George and Andrea Johnson family
04/29/2013
We will greatly miss seeing Dave around, especially at basketball. Dave was a kind soul. Shari, we are here for you and Jacob.
Karen Brown
04/29/2013
I have such good memories of Dave. He and Van had many a good chat and he was so understanding and supportive when Van went into Memory Care - he would drop in and walk with him and the staff would tell me later.
My love and sympathy to all of you.
Mike & Sasha Kamper
04/28/2013
I am deeply sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I enjoyed the occasoinal game of poker with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rueber family.
Mike & Sasha Kamper
Marcus and Ruth Smith
04/28/2013
We extend our deepest sympathy and want you to know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
David Rod
04/28/2013
Dave was my college roomy and best man at my wedding. We had many fun times together and I wish we could've had more. He will live on in Shari and Jacob. It has been said that we never know the effect we have on others' lives until our passing. Judging from the tears flowing from so many I'd say you did good Dave!
Frank and Pam Schumacher
04/27/2013
Our hearts are so very saddened at the loss of Dave. Way too soon to lose that smile, laughter and gentle kindness to all. He was a wonderful father who loved and cherished Jacob. He always spoke highly of Shari as well. We will truly miss his presence in our home and at get togethers. May God grant peace and strength to his family and friends now and in the future.
Joel and Amy Blair
04/27/2013
Dave had a good laugh. And he shared it often, with real heart.
We will miss him, and honor him by passing on his laughter.
Sue Wimp
04/26/2013
Dave was always nice no matter what the problem. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Lynn Wilson
04/26/2013
Dave certainly made the world a much kinder place. He will be missed by everyone who ever had the opportunity to know him. With deepest sympathy to his family at this difficult time.
Brian Barker & Family
04/26/2013
Dave was a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Ryan Fetters
04/26/2013
I am deeply saddened to hear of Dave's passing. I really enjoyed my time working with Dave and spending time with him outside of work. My thoughts and prayers are with the Rueber family.
Jeff Hauge
04/26/2013
May the prayers of many assist Daves family and friends find peace in their sadness. Dave you were an inspiration to me and taught me a lot throughout the time we worked together. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Adam & Crystal Martin
04/26/2013
We are very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Our condolences.