Ruth Arlene Brubaker

Ruth Arlene Brubaker, age 92 of Midland, passed away on Friday morning, January 19, 2024 at King's Daughters Home in Midland. The daughter of the late Loren and Vera (Tuck) Buzzell was born in Gladwin on February 28, 1931, where she was raised and educated. On February 4, 1950 at First United Methodist Church, Ruth married Russell L. Brubaker and after 49 years of marriage he died on July 18, 1999.

Ruth was employed with Community Drug Store from 1950 to 1958. In 1977, she and her husband, Russell, founded Brubaker Plumbing and Heating where she worked until retiring in 2012. Ruth had a sunny disposition, was kind and generous. She enjoyed the outdoors, particularly riding her bike, taking long walks and gardening. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving is her son, Dennis (Vicky) Brubaker; grandchildren, Wesley Brubaker, Evan (Melaine) Brubaker; sister, Gladys Nichols; sister in-law, Nancy Buzzell; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her siblings, Ron Buzzell, Shirley Corlew, Bob Buzzell, Judy Hayward; brothers-in-law, Lem Nichols, Kenneth Corlew and Gordon Hayward; sister in-law, Kenna Jean Buzzell.

Ruth's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Pam and Meghan for the care, comfort, and kindness they provided to Ruth during the last few years.

Funeral and committal services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 27, 2024 from Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. Private interment will be in Midland City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Reece Community Endeavor, local autistic support group or the Humane Society of Midland County. Personal messages of condolence may be offered to the family at www.wilson-miller.com.