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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Herbert Rubel
Herbert
Rubel
d. Aug 18, 2016
Herbert Rubel's Obituary
Herbert M. Rubel, beloved husband of 51 years to Connie Jo Rubel, and devoted father of Steven J. Rubel died in his sleep at home, in Princeton, on August 18, 2016 . His passing was unexpected because he exuded his usual brand of vitality until the end.
Born in New York City but raised in Lakewood, NJ, he spent his summers working as a lifeguard and was responsible for saving at least two lives. He went on to major in Economics and graduated with a degree from Rutgers University in 1963. Economics drove him- a passion that led him to an equal love for Mathematics. And while he loved to learn, he truly thrived at teaching others. Herbert was the consummate Teacher- in all aspects- some even called him "the Professor". He often tutored students free of charge and led them through the hazards and pitfalls of Calculus.
Fresh out of college, Herbert began a 25 year career for IBM which started in Economics but quickly led to the faster pace division of Sales. He went on to break records as a top salesman for the company. In 1990 at the age of 50 Herbert retired and devoted his new-found free time to coach soccer for his son and other kids in Princeton. His time and investment in the team, the Flash was rewarded with many championships, tournament play-offs, trophies and priceless memories.
He was a regular around town and could often be found at the library or Dunkin Donuts drinking a tall cup of coffee, deep in debate with someone concerning current political affairs. His deeply held convictions led him to write an editorial which was recently published in the April 24th edition of the Hoboken Reporter. In his leisure time he liked to unwind by playing golf- a sport he discovered during his years as a salesman at IBM. But he also loved to bike and swim. Herbert loved the outdoors, was tenacious, and endlessly optimistic. However, the quality which outshines all others was the boundless, unconditional love he showered on his son and wife. He was not a perfect man, none the less, one could not have wished for a more giving, loving, and devoted father. He will be deeply missed but always in our hearts.
Born in New York City but raised in Lakewood, NJ, he spent his summers working as a lifeguard and was responsible for saving at least two lives. He went on to major in Economics and graduated with a degree from Rutgers University in 1963. Economics drove him- a passion that led him to an equal love for Mathematics. And while he loved to learn, he truly thrived at teaching others. Herbert was the consummate Teacher- in all aspects- some even called him "the Professor". He often tutored students free of charge and led them through the hazards and pitfalls of Calculus.
Fresh out of college, Herbert began a 25 year career for IBM which started in Economics but quickly led to the faster pace division of Sales. He went on to break records as a top salesman for the company. In 1990 at the age of 50 Herbert retired and devoted his new-found free time to coach soccer for his son and other kids in Princeton. His time and investment in the team, the Flash was rewarded with many championships, tournament play-offs, trophies and priceless memories.
He was a regular around town and could often be found at the library or Dunkin Donuts drinking a tall cup of coffee, deep in debate with someone concerning current political affairs. His deeply held convictions led him to write an editorial which was recently published in the April 24th edition of the Hoboken Reporter. In his leisure time he liked to unwind by playing golf- a sport he discovered during his years as a salesman at IBM. But he also loved to bike and swim. Herbert loved the outdoors, was tenacious, and endlessly optimistic. However, the quality which outshines all others was the boundless, unconditional love he showered on his son and wife. He was not a perfect man, none the less, one could not have wished for a more giving, loving, and devoted father. He will be deeply missed but always in our hearts.
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