Brian Thomas Rubel

Brian Thomas Rubel, 59, of Daingerfield passed away early Monday morning in Daingerfield while he was helping his elderly neighbor in response to an emergency at her home. Mr. Rubel was born in Dallas on August 30, 1963 to Robert and Karen Rubel. After graduating from Southwest High School in Ft. Worth in 1983, he attended Texas A&M Fire School, became a certified peace officer through Travis County and was licensed as an EMT through Christus. He had a long career in emergency response, he served with Fort Worth Fire Department 1 year, Tarrant County Sheriff's Department 4 years, Travis County where he retired after 26 years, Travis County Brown Santa program 16 years, San Marcos Fire Department 2 years, Manchaca Fire Department 5 years, Leander Fire Department as a LT 9 years, CHRISTUS EMS 2 years, Titus Regional EMS 2 years and Daingerfield Fire Department 2 years.
Services have been entrusted to the Horn Family at Horn-Nail-Haggard Funeral Home in Daingerfield. Brian lived his life to the fullest and always answered the call for help. Brian was preceded by his mother and one aunt, Irene Schroder. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 36 years, Karen Rubel of Daingerfield; son, Kevin Rubel of Daingerfield; father and step-mother, Robert and Louann Rubel of Burleson; sisters, Laura Davis of Ft. Worth, Sarah Howorth of Ft. Worth, Patt Rubel of Ft. Worth; brother, Robert Rubel, Jr. of Dallas as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held from 10 AM until 12 PM, Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Daingerfield Fire Station followed by his "Last Ride". The Daingerfield Fire Department will serve as pallbearers and Titus Regional EMS will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to: Daingerfield Fire Department. Please contact Jimmy Cornelius (903) -918-0090 or Travis Miller (903) 767-5635.