Obituary of Johnnie Joseph Rubenacker

Johnnie “John” Joseph Rubenacker of Beaverton, MI (formerly of Davisburg, MI) passed away on September 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  

John was born on February 24, 1948, to the late Richard and Frances Rubenacker.  John loved life to the fullest.  His family was his world and his greatest source of joy.  He loved spending time on the Lake Michigan shore with his adored wife Christine.  John loved spending time with his children and grandchildren laughing, sharing meals, and making memories. After his career as a skilled trades supervisor at GM he found he enjoyed teaching skilled trades courses at Mid-Michigan Community College.   He was quick to make new friends and to know him was to instantly love him.   In his spare time, he could often be found working on one of his many projects ranging from home improvement, building, or restoring anything mechanical (there was almost nothing he could not fix).   

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Christine; children Tony (Kari), Joe (Jennifer), and Anna (Noel); grandchildren, Kyle, Mariah, Alaina, Evan, Isabelle, Brooke and Seth; great-grandchildren, Emma and Olivia; and siblings, Richard, Judy and Mary. 

A Funeral Mass will be held on October 19, 2024, at 10:30AM at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 3516 E Monroe Rd, Midland, MI 48642. Fr. Rick Filary will officiate. The family will receive friends for a celebration of life event on October 19, 2024 from 4 PM -8 PM at the Midland Moose Lodge, 3626 N. Saginaw Rd., Midland, MI 48640

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to support skilled trades education in honor of John at the following: John Rubenacker Skill Trades fundraiser.

To sign the online guestbook, isit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com   Arrangements made with the Cremation Society of Mid-Michigan 989-892-1772