Bernard R. Ruben Obituary (2007)

Bernard R. Ruben, age 84, of Columbus passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007. Preceded in death by his parents, Max and Goldie Ruben and brother, Alvin. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Florine C. Ruben; brother, Sol and sister, Sylvia (Murray) Ebner. He is also survived by his children, Marcy (David) Margolis; Harlan (Sara) Ruben and Larry (Molly) Ruben; grandchildren, Shani (Brett) Weiss, Max (Tiffany) Margolis, Max (Michelle), Abraham (Emily), Morgan, Madison, and London Ruben; Josh (Danielle), Alissa, Zachary and Alex Ruben; and great-grandchildren, Spencer Ruben and Ryan Weiss. Also survived by special friend, Claudia Ruben and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and caregivers. Bernard, affectionately known as Bunny, was chairman of the board of Plaza Properties Inc., a company that he began in 1960 that has grown into one of the prominent real estate firms in Ohio. He will be missed by all of the dedicated Plaza employees who have also been part of his family. Bernard was a leader in the central Ohio community and instrumental in many organizations: James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, the Agudas Achim Synagogue, the Columbus Torah Academy and the Wexner Heritage Village. Other charities and organizations include Israel Bonds, the Columbus Jewish Federation, the Columbus Jewish Day School, the Columbus Jewish Foundation, ORT, Hadassah, NCJW, the Jewish Historical Society, United Way, Kids ‘n Kamp, and The Buckeye Ranch. He was a lifetime member of Agudas Achim Brotherhood, Beth Jacob Synagogue and the B’nai Brith. There were many other organizations dear to his heart that are too numerous to mention. Funeral service 11 AM, Weds., March 14, 2007 at AGUDAS ACHIM SYNAGOGUE, 2767 E. Broad Street with Rabbi Jason Miller and Cantor Baruch Shifman officiating. Burial to follow at the New Agudas Achim Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at Bernard’s residence through Friday noon. Contributions in his memory may be made to Agudas Achim Synagogue, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.