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Of St. Paul died peacefully on February 22, 2010 at his home in Chisago City, Minnesota. Ruben is preceded in death by his wife, Clarice. He is survived by his children, John (Remy), Gerald (Diane), Barbara (Dennis) Sundstrom; grandchildren, Kelly, Tim, Tracy, Stephanie, Philip, Eric; great-grandchildren Daniel, Stephanie, Jennifer, Melissa, Jeff, Morgan, Dylan, Jesse; great-great grandchildren Kaleb, Isaac; nieces, Eleanor Anderson, Jean Sherman. Ruben married Clarice on August 27, 1938.

He was an auto mechanic and business man. He was active in the Masons, Shriners, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts. He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. He and wife Clarice retired to Lindstrom in 1985. He volunteered at Hazelden and for Meals on Wheels. In 1987, he discovered his passion for swimming.

A Celebration of His Life will be held at 11 a.m, Friday, Feb. 26, at Parmly LifePointes Chapel, 28210 Old Towne Road, Chisago City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Private interment at Roselawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Parmly LifePoints or Shriners Hospitals.

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