Sincere sympathy to the family!
Elliott Rubald
July 18, 1935 – April 21, 2023
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Elliott P. Rubald, 87, of Clear Lake. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 21, 2023. Burial will be in North Star Cemetery, St. Cloud.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the church.
Elliott was born on July 18, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Quintin and Hazel (Elliott) Rubald. Elliott grew up in the Minneapolis and St. Cloud area and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1953. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps. Elliott married Florabel Phillipp on June 13, 1961 at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church in Luxemburg. Elliott was employed as a semi-driver at Rubald Beverage Company, drove school bus for Larson Bus Service and later at Fingerhut. He was a member of the Clear Lake American Legion Post #354.
Elliott was an avid outdoorsman. He lived life “Big” and will be remembered as a larger-than-life character who always had a quick wit. Elliott was a devoted husband and father who always made his family a priority. He was a gentle giant who was loved by children and dogs.
Elliott is survived by his children, Linda Goergen and Curtis (Cory) Rubald; grandchildren, Jonathan Goergen, Brian (Tina) Goergen, and Connor Rubald; great grandchildren, Joel and Sofia Goergen, Elliott and Otto Goergen; and brother, Cy Rubald.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Flora; and siblings, Quintin Jr. and Marilyn Rubald.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the National Museum of the Marine Corps are preferred.
A heartfelt thank you to Patti Bratahiel and Wendi & Scott Warzecka for the loving care and friendship that they provided to Elliott and his family.
Guestbook
Sad to hear of Elliots passing. Lots of good memories spending time out at Pelican Lake many yrs ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Curt, Linda, and families,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jim
Dear Rubald and Goergen families,
Julie and I and Marvin are saddened about Elliott’s passing on April 21st. We know he had a tough time this past year, and now he is at rest without pain and suffering. It gives us good feelings to know soon he’ll be with Flora again in heaven.
As for Martin, he cannot recall ever not knowing Elloitt who lived across the street when both Elloitt and Martin and Marvin were young boys. In fact, Elliott taught Martin and his twin brother, Marvin, their ABC’s! They have been friends almost all of their lives.
We have been blessed to have shared Elliott’s life and are made richer by our relationship. We will miss Elliott very much.
Rest in the arms of our Lord,our dear friend, Elliott.
Services
Schedule Details
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Elliott P. Rubald, 87, of Clear Lake. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 21, 2023. Burial will be in North Star Cemetery, St. Cloud.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the church.