DAHLGREN – Larry Ray Rubenacker, “Rube,” age 72 and a resident of Dahlgren, IL, passed away at 1:45 a.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023 at White Oak Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon, IL. Larry was born May 9, 1950 in McLeansboro, IL to Roman and Mildred (Glatz) Rubenacker.

Larry worked as a laborer and was employed by Baldwin Sawmill for several years. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Piopolis, IL.

He loved raising chickens and geese; bowling, talking with his friends or anyone he met. He loved people.

He is survived by several cousins.

Preceding him in death were his parents Roman and Mildred Rubenacker and an infant twin brother.

There will not be a formal service at this time. As per Larry’s request, there will be a scattering of ashes at his lifetime home place near Piopolis at a later date.

The Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of arrangements.