Richard Allen Brubaker, 68, of Elkton, MD, formerly of Ephrata, PA, passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2014. Born in Ephrata, PA on February 26, 1947, Rich was the son of Arthur Paul Brubaker and the late Betty Jane Eberly Brubaker. He was a graduate of Millersville University and through the Defense Language Institute became anContinue Reading
Richard Allen Brubaker, 68, of Elkton, MD, formerly of Ephrata, PA, passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2014.
Born in Ephrata, PA on February 26, 1947, Rich was the son of Arthur Paul Brubaker and the late Betty Jane Eberly Brubaker. He was a graduate of Millersville University and through the Defense Language Institute became an interpreter for the United States Marine Corps. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and served in the Viet Nam war. He loved photography, sailing and cooking. He was a dedicated and loyal friend to many in the Elkton area and will be missed.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his daughter Heidi Sue BruMar and her wife Evie I. BruMar of Centreville, VA and his granddaughter Lillian BruMar. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Brubaker as well as his mother.
A celebration of his life will be held at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 259 East Main St., Elkton, MD 21921 on Saturday March 8, 2014 from 5 – 7:00 p.m. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project and mailed to the funeral home.
dennis sweigart
left a message on July 24, 2015:
To Bru's family.....as usual with me...I have been out of the Loop so it is with a heavy heart, over a year later that I learned of Bru's passing........I was one of the Akron group......and experienced the Early life Bru........good times, crazy,youthful antics.....initiated and many times organized by Bru ....just wonderful memories.....my deepest condolences....Den "muggsy" Sweigart
Diane Poorman
left a message on April 29, 2014:
Big Daddy, I miss you awful. It hasn't even been 2 months since your unexpected passing and funeral. I still feel lost and confused but I know you're in a better place watching over me. I just wish we had time to say goodbye...so many questions left unanswered. I will always treasure our time togeter in 2013-2014. I will never get over you. You will hold a special place in my heart forever. I look forward to seeing you again when it is time. You have forever changed my life and inspired me to follow my lifelong dream to sail. You are my anchor. All of my love. Your Baby Girl
Tony
left a message on April 9, 2014:
Heidi and family , I'm so sorry for your loss, I only mt Rich in the last year , he would come up to help his dad Artie with the new house , at Captain Johns diner, we would always meet there every day for coffee we were always concerned for Artie, making sure he was all right too. Now without Rich to help him we will be checking in on Artie !!
Judy Dietrich Kring
left a message on March 11, 2014:
Heidi & family So sorry to hear of you Dads passing. I remember many time grade school in Akron and later EHS. He certainly was a character that I fondly remember. With Deepest Sympathy Carl & Judy Dietrich Kring
joyce rohrer (zook)
left a message on March 11, 2014:
Heidi, I got a call from my brother, Frank Zook saying Richard was in an accident? You called Melissa Zook in Kentucky and that is how I find out. We lived on the same block in Akron. Last saw Richard at our class reunion in Ephrata. So very sorry to hear of his passing. Blessings to you, Joyce Rohrer (Zook)
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Randy Weaver
left a message on March 9, 2014:
Dear Heidi & Lillian, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I found out about Bru late yesterday and still find it hard to believe. We had so many fun times together growing up. He was a master joke teller even though I heard some of the same stories dozens of times I still had to laugh. I am going to miss my good friend.
Randy Weaver
left a message on March 9, 2014:
Dear Heidi & Lillian, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I found out about Bru late yesterday and still find it hard to believe. We had so many fun times together growing up. He was a master joke teller even though I heard some of the same stories dozens of times I still had to laugh. I am going to miss my good friend.
Randy Weaver
left a message on March 9, 2014:
Dear Heidi & Lillian, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I found out about Bru late yesterday and still find it hard to believe. We had so many fun times together growing up. He was a master joke teller even though I heard some of the same stories dozens of times I still had to laugh. I am going to miss my good friend.
Gretchen Lager
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Rich was one of the kindest men I have ever known. He was a valued friend and I knew he was always there for me if I needed him. I am saddened by his death and pray for his family in this sad time. I will remember him always. Gretchen Lager
Donna
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Hello Heidi, Truly sorry for your loss. Rich was a great guy and not someone you could ever forget. I know The Lord is watching out for him, I am sure he is helping there also. We had met for a short time, couple of dates . Good friends... I wish your family and you always the best. Know Rich is in a better place... Donna
jeanette byrum
left a message on March 8, 2014:
so sorry for you loss! Rich was a nice and very friendly man! I met Rich while shopping at Redners.
Thomas E Baker
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Sgt. Bru.......you old Devil Dog. Can't believe you're gone. Seems like only yesterday we were carefree kids at Ephrata High School and then came Vietnam...a part of our lives that changed us forever. How lucky we were to have kept in contact all these years....I treasured your friendship and will miss you dearly. Take your post at heaven's gate...I'll relieve you when the time comes. Tom
Angela & Mark Hodgetts
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Rich will be terribly missed.
Lori & Ken
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Dear Heidi, So sorry for the loss of you Dad!! We had lots of good times and good laughs with him. He sure could tell stories!! We named his little boat "the chick magnet" when Ken, Jordan and I were visiting him one summer day in Charleston, MD. You now have a guardian angel. Love ya!
Ed Smock
left a message on March 7, 2014:
Heidi, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. May your memories of happier times help ease your pain. Your many friends within the SOSUS and IUSS community are with you - you are not alone. Ed Smock.
Nick & Amanda Paoletti
left a message on March 7, 2014:
A genuinely nice guy! So sorry to hear of his passing! Prayers to the family!
Evie BruMar
left a message on March 7, 2014:
I will miss that quick sharp loud laugh of yours just before you tell us a joke or story, anything Amish or your signature joke "Sears sucker suit". Your creative cooking and most of all your willingness to go out of your way to help family and friends, as you did for Heidi and I many times. I am sorry that your time with your grand daughter was short, we will all miss out not having you around. I don't understand, we all don't understand why this happen but it did and I am so thankful that we all had time together as family. Love you dad.
Shannon
left a message on March 6, 2014:
So sorry to the family!! He was a great man and will be missed by many!! I have many memories of rich from old war stories to plain out just dancing and having fun... plus many wise kind words!! RIP RICH!
Sherry Tyler
left a message on March 6, 2014:
Rich.......always smiling, when we were working together @ Exit Realty....or whenever I would run into you....WELCOME HOME......I will always remember your kind nature......and thank you for keeping us free in this Country...RIP my friend.
Pat
left a message on March 6, 2014:
Rich, This past year with you has been the best for me. We shared many good times, laughs and love. I miss you so much already. We had plans for things to do in the future and I will miss being with you. Thank you for all you have given to me, especially your love. I love you. Pat
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Robert and Victoria Throckmorton
left a message on March 6, 2014:
Heidi, May your father rest in peace. We love you lots. Bobby and Vicky
Heidi BruMar
left a message on March 6, 2014:
I miss you Dad. We were looking forward to having you involved in our lives. Thank you for all you have done for us. We all love you.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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dennis sweigart
left a message on July 24, 2015:
To Bru's family.....as usual with me...I have been out of the Loop so it is with a heavy heart, over a year later that I learned of Bru's passing........I was one of the Akron group......and experienced the Early life Bru........good times, crazy,youthful antics.....initiated and many times organized by Bru ....just wonderful memories.....my deepest condolences....Den "muggsy" Sweigart
Diane Poorman
left a message on April 29, 2014:
Big Daddy, I miss you awful. It hasn't even been 2 months since your unexpected passing and funeral. I still feel lost and confused but I know you're in a better place watching over me. I just wish we had time to say goodbye...so many questions left unanswered. I will always treasure our time togeter in 2013-2014. I will never get over you. You will hold a special place in my heart forever. I look forward to seeing you again when it is time. You have forever changed my life and inspired me to follow my lifelong dream to sail. You are my anchor. All of my love. Your Baby Girl
Tony
left a message on April 9, 2014:
Heidi and family , I'm so sorry for your loss, I only mt Rich in the last year , he would come up to help his dad Artie with the new house , at Captain Johns diner, we would always meet there every day for coffee we were always concerned for Artie, making sure he was all right too. Now without Rich to help him we will be checking in on Artie !!
Judy Dietrich Kring
left a message on March 11, 2014:
Heidi & family So sorry to hear of you Dads passing. I remember many time grade school in Akron and later EHS. He certainly was a character that I fondly remember. With Deepest Sympathy Carl & Judy Dietrich Kring
joyce rohrer (zook)
left a message on March 11, 2014:
Heidi, I got a call from my brother, Frank Zook saying Richard was in an accident? You called Melissa Zook in Kentucky and that is how I find out. We lived on the same block in Akron. Last saw Richard at our class reunion in Ephrata. So very sorry to hear of his passing. Blessings to you, Joyce Rohrer (Zook)
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Randy Weaver
left a message on March 9, 2014:
Dear Heidi & Lillian, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I found out about Bru late yesterday and still find it hard to believe. We had so many fun times together growing up. He was a master joke teller even though I heard some of the same stories dozens of times I still had to laugh. I am going to miss my good friend.
Randy Weaver
left a message on March 9, 2014:
Dear Heidi & Lillian, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I found out about Bru late yesterday and still find it hard to believe. We had so many fun times together growing up. He was a master joke teller even though I heard some of the same stories dozens of times I still had to laugh. I am going to miss my good friend.
Randy Weaver
left a message on March 9, 2014:
Dear Heidi & Lillian, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I found out about Bru late yesterday and still find it hard to believe. We had so many fun times together growing up. He was a master joke teller even though I heard some of the same stories dozens of times I still had to laugh. I am going to miss my good friend.
Gretchen Lager
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Rich was one of the kindest men I have ever known. He was a valued friend and I knew he was always there for me if I needed him. I am saddened by his death and pray for his family in this sad time. I will remember him always. Gretchen Lager
Donna
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Hello Heidi, Truly sorry for your loss. Rich was a great guy and not someone you could ever forget. I know The Lord is watching out for him, I am sure he is helping there also. We had met for a short time, couple of dates . Good friends... I wish your family and you always the best. Know Rich is in a better place... Donna
jeanette byrum
left a message on March 8, 2014:
so sorry for you loss! Rich was a nice and very friendly man! I met Rich while shopping at Redners.
Thomas E Baker
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Sgt. Bru.......you old Devil Dog. Can't believe you're gone. Seems like only yesterday we were carefree kids at Ephrata High School and then came Vietnam...a part of our lives that changed us forever. How lucky we were to have kept in contact all these years....I treasured your friendship and will miss you dearly. Take your post at heaven's gate...I'll relieve you when the time comes. Tom
Angela & Mark Hodgetts
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Rich will be terribly missed.
Lori & Ken
left a message on March 8, 2014:
Dear Heidi, So sorry for the loss of you Dad!! We had lots of good times and good laughs with him. He sure could tell stories!! We named his little boat "the chick magnet" when Ken, Jordan and I were visiting him one summer day in Charleston, MD. You now have a guardian angel. Love ya!
Ed Smock
left a message on March 7, 2014:
Heidi, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. May your memories of happier times help ease your pain. Your many friends within the SOSUS and IUSS community are with you - you are not alone. Ed Smock.
Nick & Amanda Paoletti
left a message on March 7, 2014:
A genuinely nice guy! So sorry to hear of his passing! Prayers to the family!
Evie BruMar
left a message on March 7, 2014:
I will miss that quick sharp loud laugh of yours just before you tell us a joke or story, anything Amish or your signature joke "Sears sucker suit". Your creative cooking and most of all your willingness to go out of your way to help family and friends, as you did for Heidi and I many times. I am sorry that your time with your grand daughter was short, we will all miss out not having you around. I don't understand, we all don't understand why this happen but it did and I am so thankful that we all had time together as family. Love you dad.
Shannon
left a message on March 6, 2014:
So sorry to the family!! He was a great man and will be missed by many!! I have many memories of rich from old war stories to plain out just dancing and having fun... plus many wise kind words!! RIP RICH!
Sherry Tyler
left a message on March 6, 2014:
Rich.......always smiling, when we were working together @ Exit Realty....or whenever I would run into you....WELCOME HOME......I will always remember your kind nature......and thank you for keeping us free in this Country...RIP my friend.
Pat
left a message on March 6, 2014:
Rich, This past year with you has been the best for me. We shared many good times, laughs and love. I miss you so much already. We had plans for things to do in the future and I will miss being with you. Thank you for all you have given to me, especially your love. I love you. Pat
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Robert and Victoria Throckmorton
left a message on March 6, 2014:
Heidi, May your father rest in peace. We love you lots. Bobby and Vicky
Heidi BruMar
left a message on March 6, 2014:
I miss you Dad. We were looking forward to having you involved in our lives. Thank you for all you have done for us. We all love you.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.