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Wilfred W. Rueb (Courtesy member 476924896) slipped peacefully into the presence of the Lord on May 21, 2013 from his home in Christa Shores Senior Community. Wil was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Rueb on the family homestead located 3 and a half miles from Tyndall, S.D. on Sept. 18, 1920. At age 7, he lost his right eye while playing "horsey" with a broomstick. This early handicap launched a lifetime of vision challenges to overcome.
He attended a one room schoolhouse through 8th grade and each day he either walked or rode his horse to school. Later Wil entered Tyndall High School, graduating in 1939. The drought, dust storms, and grasshoppers of what is known as the "dirty thirties" did not stop him from fulfilling his desire to get a good education. After graduating from high school, Wil's grandmother urged him to move to Sacramento, Calif. That decision was a key to Wil's future.
On his way to California with his cousin, they were involved in a head-on collision in Idaho. He sustained major injuries as he was catapulted through the car windshield. His aunt read his name in the local newspaper and rushed to the hospital. He many times told of the miracle of healing because of her prayers.
When Will arrived in California, he furthered his education at Heald's Business College where he received a degree as a C.P.A. At that time, the U.S.A. was ramping up for World War II, and Wil saw an ad offering jobs at McClellan AFB.
Wil rose in rank and responsibility at McClellan AFB during his 30 years from the rank of GS 1 attaining the status of Logistics Executive, grade GS 15 plus. His record rise to a high level of management was unmatched for all government employees at McClellan. His duties included the logistics of the early warning system and all U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft worldwide.
In 1942, he married Alma Broeckel at the Tyndall Baptist Church where Alma's father, Emmanuel Broeckel, was the pastor. They were blessed with four children: Carol (Vern) Jungkeit, Dr. James (Joy) Rueb, Dr. Jerry (Sue) Rueb and Dr. Richard (Jenny) Rueb. Family and serving God were the top priorities for Wil and Alma. Wil directed mass choirs, led men's choruses, sang bass in quartets and kept up a busy solo schedule. One of Wil's greatest moments was singing in Holland with a full orchestra.
Wil's love of music continued into his retirement as he gave inspirational concerts in churches, hospitals, and scores of nursing homes. His motto was found on his business card which read, "Singing His Praises."
Wil was the hero of his children and the love of his wife. Wil and Alma were married for 70 and a half years.
Wil is survived by his loving wife, Alma, of Silverdale; daughter, Carol (Vern) Jungkeit of Poulsbo; son, Dr. Jim (Joy) Rueb of Poulsbo; and son, Dr. Jerry (Sue) Rueb of Huntington Beach, Calif. Dr. Richard Rueb, their dear youngest son, preceded him in death in 1990. Wil is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, each and every one of whom dearly loved and respected him.
Wil's powerful life and his living faith in his risen Savior will be celebrated on June 15, 11 a.m. at The Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove Memorial Park, Poulsbo.
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