Obituary of Donald Ruebesam

Donald Dean Ruebesam age 78 of Flagler, Colorado passed away Friday, October 28, 2011 at his home in Flagler. Don was born September 15, 1933 in Jennings, Kansas the son of William Leonard and Erna Elizabeth (Portchi) Ruebesam. He grew up and attended schools in Jennings, Kansas and Arriba, Colorado. On February 23, 2000, Don was united in marriage to Donna Baggy. They shared five years of marriage before she passed away in August of 2005. Don was hard working and a dedicated man to his work. He worked for over twenty-five years for the Colorado Bird Seed Plant in Flagler, Colorado where he retired. After retirement, Don could always be found mowing lawns or shoveling snow in Flagler. Don was considered a Flagler icon due to his big heart and his warm spirit. He was a friend to everyone and will always be looking down over the Flagler community that he loved so dearly. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and his family and he will remain in the hearts and thoughts of his family and friends forever. Don enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was especially proud of his tomatoes and pumpkins. He also enjoyed putting puzzles together which was always relaxing to him. Don was a member of the Flagler Senior Center and the Flagler Baptist Church. Don is survived by one brother, Bill W. Ruebesam (Ardis) of Flagler, Colorado; one sister, Jo Ann Enderson of Loveland, Colorado; and many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Donna Ruebesam, a sister, Mary Frances Brandenburg; a half brother, Virgil Ruebesam; and a niece, Karen Saffer. Funeral services will be 10 A.M. Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Flagler Baptist Church in Flagler, Colorado. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flagler Senior Center, P.O. Box 205, Flagler, Colorado 80815 or to the Flagler Baptist Church, P.O. Box 336, Flagler, Colorado 80815