Obituaries : Harry Rublack

Harry Rublack

VINTON:  Harry Rublack, 80 died peacefully at home Saturday, July 23, 2016 surrounded by his family.  Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Garrison with Rev. Mark Leckband officiating.  Interment will be in the Garrison Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the church on Tuesday.  A Memorial Fund has been established.  Phillips Funeral Home, Vinton is in charge of arrangements.

          Harry was born December 8, 1935 in Breslau, Germany to Herbert Kurt and Hildegard Berta Pauline Walda Rublack.  He arrived in the United States as a teen-refugee from Germany.  Harry was proud to become an American Citizen.  While serving in the United States Air Force, Harry was taught in the field of electronics.

On May 16, 1958 Harry was united in marriage to Hazel Belle Zahn at the Four Square Church in Shellsburg.  He eventually was self-employed selling and repairing TVs, stereos, car stereos and other electronic devices.  Through the years, Harry competed and won many awards racing 10-speed bicycles.  As an avid artist and craftsman, Harry created and sold various wooden projects and amazing paintings.  He loved listening to music, traveling and spending time with his wife and beloved pets. 

Harry is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Hazel; his daughter, Joyce Rublack; his son, David (Sandra) Rublack; his sisters, Monika (Dean) White and Rosie Petersen and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an uncle and an aunt, Freddie (Helga) Walda and his brother-in-law, George Petersen.

          Condolences may be left at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com