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RUBIN, 75
LAKELAND - One of the greatest joys in Jerry Rubin's life was traveling with his wonderful wife Eleanor in the 10 years following his retirement from IMC (International Minerals Corporation, now Mosaic) at 60.
Together, they visited places as close as Biloxi, Miss. and as far away as Russia. Following his sense of adventure, he bravely sampled the local cuisines, including the grubs in New Zealand.
Gerald Jesse Rubin, 75, died Tuesday, Dec. 20 due to complications from cancer. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. June 4, 1936.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he also played football until a knee injury sidelined him. He went on to earn his master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Tulane University. Rubin was a registered Professional Engineer in Florida and Louisiana.
On August 3, 1958, Rubin married his childhood sweetheart, Eleanor, whom he had known since she was 13 and he 14.
After college, his work took him and his young wife and two children to Lakeland.
At IMC, where he was technical and project director, Rubin managed multi-million dollar chemical plant expansions in Polk County. Professionally, his greatest joy was in developing young engineers in Florida and Louisiana.
At 45, Rubin took up the game of tennis and played several times a week for most of the next 30 years. He participated in several senior games, missing only two in 10 years. His best finish was to win the local senior games. Tennis brought him a wonderful circle of friends with whom he could share his passion for the game.
Another of Rubin's passions was his work with mutual funds, a hobby he cultivated while still working as an engineer. He began writing mutual fund reports based on his observations and calculations of the market and gradually gained 150 followers worldwide.
Rubin is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Eleanor of Lakeland; a son, Alan of Marietta, Ga., and a daughter, Sheryl (Pixie) of Auburndale.
A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Gentry-Morrison Dukes-Steen Beacon Hill Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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Grasslands Golf & Country Club
September 28, 2012
May your wonderful memories ease your sorrow, and may time bring you peace.
Nancy Futch
January 5, 2012
Ellie, Sheryl, and Alan,
Bill and I returned today after two weeks away for the holidays. We are saddened by the passing of Gerry and regret we were away at the time of the service. We remember fondly our association with Gerry.
Our prayers are with all of you.
Nancy and Bill Futch
Bill & Nancy Marrone
December 27, 2011
Ellie, we just heard of Gerry's passing and are very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Nancy & Bill Marrone
Glenn & Helen Gruber
December 26, 2011
Dear Ellie
We were saddened and surprised to see Gerry's obituary in the Ledger. We did not know that he was fighting cancer. I liked and respected Gerry.
We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Nadim F. Fuleihan
December 26, 2011
Ellie,
I'm so sorry. I just heard of Gerry's passing. It came as a shock to me as I did not know he was fighting cancer. I have always cherished my interaction with Gerry over the years. I'm currently out of State, so please extend my sincere condolences to Alan and Sheryl.
May God comfort you and grant you peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Josie Kirk
December 25, 2011
Ellie,Alan,Sheryl,
Gerry will be greatly missed.He always had a smile for me and a little advice.My thoughts and prayers are witth all of you.
Cathy and Lyonel Leonard
December 25, 2011
Our condolenses and prayers go out to Ellie and family. As part of the Carillon Lakes Community, we feel your loss and will remember Jerry as a regular of the ROMEOS on Wednesday morning. Our thoughts are with you.
Wendell & Reggie Conley
December 25, 2011
Mrs. Eleanor,Pixie,Alan & other family members: Please know our broken heart's prayer is for you to have the daily assurance that the Lord will see you through with comfort, peace, strength & guidance.
We are here when you need us.
Wendell & Reggie
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