Rubinstein E. Charles

Charles E. Rubinstein, 69, of Napoleon died peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 21 1944 in Toledo, Ohio to Albert and Gladys (Gray) Welter. After his father's passing as a child, he was raised by his mother, Gladys and stepfather, Samuel Rubinstein. He was a 1962 DeVilbiss High School graduate and a member of the US Army Reserves. On February 14, 1970, he married Kathryn Niehaus at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Toledo. Chuck was an amazing man, loved by everyone he came in contact with. His family was his legacy, and friends, he held dear. He loved the Buckeyes, the Detroit Tigers, keeping his yard immaculate, and his faith in God topped the list. His wife, children and grandchildren always came first. He rarely missed a ballgame, swim meet, or anything that had to do with his family even after his illness took its toll, he somehow made it a priority to be there. He worked for Sears in Toledo for 8 years, then worked in sales for The Bostwick-Braun Company for 35 years, the last 15 years in management. He was a former member of the Ohio and National Hardware Associations. He was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church in Napoleon, where he was a former deacon, youth group advisor, trustee, helped with church dinners and worked in many other capacities. He was a committee chair for the Symphony of Trees and a former member of Maumee Valley Civic Theater both of Napoleon. His legacy was his wife Kathy, his son, Jeremy (Shari) Rubinstein, and daughter, Jenna (Brent) Gray all of Napoleon, his grandchildren whom he nicknamed, Tate Tater Bean, Drew Drewster, Tanner Tan Man, Calen Mitch, Trey Trey Ben, Faith Faithy Girl, and Braden Skippy John Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Mary Ellen Green, Melva Wahler, Albert Welter, and Jay Rubinstein, and in-laws, Keith and Margaret Niehaus. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church in Napoleon, officiating Pastors Thomas Polker and Gavin Pitt. Interment will follow at the Glenwood Cemetery in Napoleon. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Rodenberger Funeral Home in Napoleon, and 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Memorial donations may be given to the First Presbyterian Church Deacon Fund, Karmanos Cancer Center or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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Rubinstein E. Charles

August 2, 2013