Airsman Hires Funeral Directors
Mr. Archie Ruble
February 3, 1937 - June 13, 2012
Visitation: Services:
June 15, 2012
5pm - 8pm
Airsman-Hires Funeral Home
1232 West Washington
Pittsfield, Illinois 62363
 June 16, 2012
10am
Airsman-Hires Funeral Home
1232 West Washington
Pittsfield, Illinois 62363
Archie Ruble, 75, of Nebo, IL died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born February 3, 1937 in rural Nebo, the son of Charles and Eda Doyle Ruble. He married Naomi Stipp on October 19, 1968 in Gibson City, IL and she survives. He is also survived by one son, Philip (Jennifer) Ruble of Nebo; two granddaughters, Sadie and Addy Ruble, both of Nebo; one brother, Ora (Mary) Ruble of Milton, IL; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Paul Ruble; and three sisters, Linda Hays and twins, in infancy. Mr. Ruble attended Clover Grade School and Milton High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He farmed in the Nebo area for several years and served as Road Commissioner for the Hardin Township for twenty years. Archie enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a true “family man”, and was especially proud of his granddaughters. A funeral service will be held 10 AM Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield with burial at Burbridge Cemetery, near Pittsfield. Family will meet friends 5–8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Burbridge Cemetery or charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of the arrangements.
Memory Book
We are sorry to hear of Archie's passing. Roger really enjoyed Archie, Roger helped work on Archies equipment through John Deere. Roger thought the world of Archie and he was such a pleasure to be around. Archie will sadly be missed and Roger is glad he has some good memories of him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
-sent by Roger and Rowena Lipcamon
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Phil and Jennifer, and families.
-sent by Greg and Linda Barker
Memories of our childhood at Grandpa and Grandma Doyle I will always remember.Over the years going our way in life I still remember those days. Archie will be missed. Now he is in Gods hands. I am so sorry of his passing. Love Marie
-sent by Ruby Marie Williams
Dear Naomi and family, So surprised and sorry to hear of your loss. Have very good memories of Archie and you as well as the family. Appreciate all Archie has been to the meetings and the kingdom. We are thinking of you------wishing we could be there. Please know you are in our thoughts. With sincere care and appreciation. Carl and Oleva
-sent by Carl and Oleva (Cook) Oman
My sincere sympathy in your loss, but great rejoicing with you in that Archie lived for more than natural things which can never be taken from him now. I'm at Dagmar, MT, but will write when I have opportunity.
-sent by Janet Klenk
We are thinking of you at this sad time. Archie will truly be missed by all. The Mitchells and the Shaws
-sent by Leroy Mitchell family
I can't remember not knowing Archie - he felt like family to me and he will be horribly missed by so many. He touched a LOT of lives.
-sent by Shirley Braden
Naomi, Philip, Jennifer and girls - Such a shock, and I know I'm not telling you anything you don't already know - but what a good man Archie was - I will miss seeing him at Mt Sterling, tho your pain is the more keen! Precious memories. Mark and Sara
-sent by Mark Kesselring
Noemi and family, Here I am in Panama thinking of you all and longing to reach out to you in some way in the loss of Archie. We thank God for faithful, steady lives and know there is a rich inheritance awaiting them. May you be comforted in these days. Ruth
-sent by Ruth Taplin
Dear Naomi & Family, you are very much in our thoughts. We have good memories of the few times we were in your home. So thankful death cannot sever the Spirit that we share in Christ. You have our sympathy and loving care, Ruth
-sent by Ruth Warner
Our hearts go out to you with your great loss.
-sent by Harley and Jane
I am Joan Smith's daughter and Archie worked for dad a long time ago on the farm. Archie would always say what a good driver I was before I was 16. I will always remember him and am sorry for your loss.
-sent by dinah willard
Naomi, Phillip, Ora & families... You all are so very much in our prayers and thoughts...everyone loved Archie...loved his kind ways and kind smile...good memories of years ago as well as our yearly gathering...may you be comforted once again....Dennis & Susie Thompson
-sent by Dennis & Susie (Grover) Thompson
Heartfelt sympathy to all the family. Archie's faithful life and testimony adds a special comfort during this time. Our hearts are with you. Love and care, Ruth
-sent by Ruth Hughes
WORDS are so few but the feeling is so DEEP - My heartfelt sympathy to you Naomi and Philip - God understands it ALL and we know of His loving care but also may you have the peace and contentment thru sorrows work. Thinking of you so much - Gloria Edwards
-sent by Gloria Edwards
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