Sheldon Rubin Obituary

RUBIN

Sheldon



The world has suffered the loss of Sheldon Rubin, father, husband, and beloved family man, who died peacefully on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, in Sarasota, Florida, after months of struggle with mounting health difficulties. Sheldon was a well-recognized, respected attorney in the City of Toledo and was noted for his intellect and wit. Sheldon always advanced the interests of his clients over his own, and recognized the need to make legal problems simple. He overcame years of financial difficulty, springing up from a poor family who sacrificed much to enable him to enroll in the Toledo University College of Law. He developed a thriving legal practice which impacted the lives of many. Those who knew him recognized his integrity and honesty, and those that understood him appreciated his strength of character. His quiet determination led his family throughout the years to a state of prosperity and growth. In his later years, he extended his life to the city of Delray Beach, Florida, where he left his footprint in the sand, for warm weather and sunshine. Sheldon took pride in many things, including tennis, sporting events, theatre, dining, travel, bridge and repartee, but his greatest source of pride was his family which he dearly loved.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne, and his four children, Brent Rubin (wife Ricki) Daryl Rubin (wife Ellen), Kevin Rubin (wife Debbie), and daughter, Dana Rubin-Mollenkamp (husband Patrick) He has a number of adoring grandchildren, Micah, Carli, Chad, Jesse, Josh, Tynan, Marisa, Daniel, Kasie, Joseph, Zachary, Chelsea and Emily, and great-grandchildren, Dawson, Kylar and Eitan. He will be sorely missed as the patriarch of his family.

Services will be held at the Wick-Wisniewski Funeral Home, 2426 N Reynolds Road, Toledo, on Friday, November 30, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., with graveside services immediately thereafter. Following services, the family will be receiving guests and friends in the home of Patrick and Dana Rubin-Mollenkamp.

Published by The Blade on Nov. 30, 2012.
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My sincere condolences go's out too the Rubin family Sheldon was a real profesional, he will be missed, truly, aka. Glenn Double jr. aka. Keith A. Mackenzie, aka. Glenn Douglas jr.

Keith Mackenzie

August 8, 2015

Dear Joann and family, Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. Also thinking of and remembering Shelly as a special person with his warmth, great sense of humor and kindness. Take care of each other. Viv and Ernie

Vivian and Ernie Loeb

December 8, 2012

Rubin Family: Our sincerest condolences. I loved playing tennis with him over many years. What a nice friend and person. Ira & Janet Weiden

Ira Weiden

December 5, 2012

Joanne and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Shelly's passing. I always remember him being a gregarious soul and a true mensch.
Warmly,

Cindy Hersh

December 3, 2012

Joanne and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Shelly was an amazing man ! An inspiration to us all ! Jill Kilby

December 3, 2012

Joanne and family, Shelly was an amazing
man. We will all miss him.
Arlene Bachman

December 2, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Rubin family. As a cousin to the Harris Family, I last saw Sheldon & Joanne at Melia Rosen's Bat Mitzvah in Minnepolis and thought what a great loving couple they are. May your fond memories sustain you during the mourning period. Shalom.

Sandy Saviet

December 1, 2012

Joanne and family,
My most sincere sympathy is extended to all of you. Your wonderful memories of
Shelly will never be forgotten.

Annette Fine

December 1, 2012

Dear Rubin Family
So sorry for your loss.Sheldon was a real gentleman.
Judy and Seymour Chabler
Laguna Woods , California

Seymour Chabler

December 1, 2012

To My Cousins,

It was to Sheldon that I am here. Sheldon was my Dad's frat brother and he introduced my parents while my mom was visiting and my dad needed a spring formal date. The rest is history. I will miss Sheldon terribly, as I know you all will. My sympathy and condolence for all of our loss.

Cousin Jay

Jay Harris

December 1, 2012

Joanne,

So sorry for your loss. I remember all of the times we had been together and know the love you and Sheldon had for each other.

Stewart Aron

December 1, 2012

To the Rubin family,
Please accept my condolences. Mr. Rubin was always a kind and caring person to all of us.
He will be missed.
Respetcfully,
Michael Zerner

Michael Zerner

December 1, 2012

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. He was a sincere and wonderful man that we had the honor to know.
Mark and Al Lavsky & Mollie and David Shulan

December 1, 2012

My sympathies to JoAnne and the children. Shelly was a good friend, fellow tennis and bridge player as well as a valued client. He has always been a good memory of my many years in Toledo.

Bruce Feldman

December 1, 2012

I loved Shelly,...both as an attorney and as a human being; he was a true mensch.

Rich Neller

November 30, 2012

Our sympathy to the family. Mr.Rubin was very helpful to us years ago. My husband injured his back; having four back surgeries and was out of work for almost two years. We were a young couple with two small children. He helped my husband get Workmans comp and we never forgot it. That was in 1962 to 1964. We have always been grateful. May God comfort you in your loss. Chuck and Sylvia Witte Toledo.

Chuck & Sylvia Witte

November 30, 2012

Our best wishes to the Rubin families and may your memories of your father always bring smiles to yor face. Gary & Nancy Beren.

November 30, 2012

Mr. Rubin was an honest and respected professional as well as a loving husband and father. He will always be remembered and revered.

Thomas Rosenberger

November 30, 2012

Sheldon became a baseball picture-collecting nut from learning that I was one. We would trade pictures, too. I left Toledo after Scott High. but thought about Sheldon a lot. Very sorry he "left."

Richard Bracker

November 30, 2012

Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Sheldon. He was a sincere and wonderful friend. Barbara and Bernie Judis

Bernard Judis

November 30, 2012

Nancy and I were so sorry to here about the loss of your father. Please accept are sincere condolences. Sheldon had a wonderful sense of humor and was fun to be around.

Steve Cline

November 30, 2012

Daryl: My sincere condolences to you and your family. Your father was a prince of a man. A real gentleman with wonderful sense of humor.

Brian Goodell

November 30, 2012

Joanne and family...many wonderful memories and times with Sheldon. May your memories bring comfort to all that mourn

Bernie Solomon

November 30, 2012

Rubin family we would like to express our condolence of your father's passing we will misse him too.
Neemam family in Sarasota & Israel

Zvi Neeman

November 30, 2012

Rubin's Family
We are expressing our condolence of your father's passing we will misse him too
Neeman family
Sarasota/Israel

November 30, 2012

Brent, My condolences to you and the family. I have nothing but fond memories of your father.
Barry Igdaloff

November 30, 2012

I was sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He will be missed by all. My prayers and thoughts are with your family....

Marc Fisher

November 30, 2012

We were sorry to hear this sad news - bad news, traveling fast to Fort Myers.

Joe and Marcia Goldberg

November 30, 2012

He was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to all of the family.

Victoria Case

November 30, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. As friends of long standing and former neighbors,we knew the family well
JoAnn and Fred Okun

November 30, 2012

Sincere condolences to your family on your father's passing.

Karin Jacobson

November 30, 2012

To the Rubin Family:

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father this holiday season. He was a wonderful friend to me that dates back to high school where my friendship with your family began.

Stephan Risher

November 30, 2012

Brent, I'm so sorry to learn about your dad. Although I only met him a couple of times, he impressed me as being a special person.

Jim Haberman

November 30, 2012

To the family, so sorry for your loss! Mr. Sheldon Rubin was one "great" man. He was the "best" lawyer anyone could ever have, so compasionate and honest.. I will "always" remember him . May his legacy live on in each and everyone of you. God Bless!

Sandra Kudzia/Stewart

November 30, 2012

My condolences to the family. David Martin.

David Martin

November 30, 2012

We are sorry to hear of your family's loss. Sheldon did so much for Toledo and our Jewish community. He will be missed. May you go from strength to strength. Bob and Stevie Lubell

Bob Lubell

November 30, 2012

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