Donald (Don) Rubin

Don graduated from Brush High School, attended Fenn College (now CSU), served 2 years in the U.S. Coast Guard and went to Max Hayes Trade School for 4 years becoming a journeyman carpenter.

In 2020 he received his 65 years of service pin from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. He was a Boy Scout assistant scoutmaster, volunteered at Playhouse Square (Red coats) and was a life member of Jewish War Veterans Post #44.

Don enjoyed weekly games of pinocole with family and friends, photography, gardening, tinkering around the house and always had a pet dog, but model railroading was his passion. Most of his wardrobe consisted of tee shirts with trains embossed on them.

Don and Elaine enjoyed camping with family and friends and are chartered members of the HOBO CAMPING club for 48 years (many of the HOBOS reside at the RH Myers apts. and continue to have meetings and outings). They also belonged to the Willowick campers and the Cardinal camping group.

To avoid the cold winter months in Cleveland they spent twenty years at the Royal Coachman Resort in Nokomis, Fla.

Don is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine Rubin (nee Fried), of 65 years; devoted father of Kenneth (Gayle) Rubin of S. Euclid, OH, Karen (Bob) Schultz of Solon, OH and Karol (Lois Ottmar) Rubin of Minneapolis, MN; loving grandfather of Brandon and Josh Rubin, Valerie Rubin, Rob Schultz and Neal Rubin-Ottmar. Dear brother-in-law of Ronnie Rubin and Evelyn Ayala; cherished uncle of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Don was also preceded in death by his older brother, Richard L. Rubin.

Graveside services for Donald were held Friday, April 15, 2022 at Mt Olive Cemetery, 27855 Aurora Rd, Solon, Ohio 44139.

To view this service please navigate to https://youtu.be/4vBH3awxsbM.

Due to COVID-19 the shivah was private for family only. A celebration of Donald's life will be held later this summer.

In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Donald are suggested to the Entertainment Fund at Menorah Park, 27100 Cedar Rd., Beachwood, OH 44122.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bkbmc.com for the Rubin family.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel (216) 9362-7900.