Ronald Rublaitus Obituary

Ronald Anthony Rublaitus

Mar 23, 1938 - Dec 9, 2023

Coralville

Ronald Anthony "Ron" Rublaitus, 85, formerly of Sandusky and Olmsted Falls, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, died in Coralville, Iowa, surrounded by his family.

Ron was born in Toledo to Tony and Elsie (née Brongel) Rublaitus. He graduated from Macomber Vocational High School in 1956 before joining U.S. Navy. He served as a radio repair technician aboard the USS Grand Canyon and did several tours in the Eastern Mediterranean. While serving in the Navy Reserve, Ron joined AT&T and worked in many roles, such as lineman and eventually operations supervisor.

Ron married Grace Kajtaniak in 1961. Ron and Grace were married for 36 years, had three children, and made their home in Sandusky until Grace passed away in 1997. Ron married Janet Cook in 2000 and they were together until Janet passed away in 2005. Ron eventually moved to the Cleveland area where he enjoyed meeting regularly with his Breakfast Club, going fishing, and eating at his favorite Italian restaurant, Aldo's. He moved to Coralville, Iowa, in July, 2023, to be near family.

Ron was an avid Ham Radio operator (call sign W8OTJ) and regularly attended swap meets and Hamfests. He was a member of Erie County Conservation League where he participated in shooting competitions.

Ron is survived by his son, Dale (Leanna) Rublaitus of Hoffman Estates, Illinois; son, Dennis (Shelley) Rublaitus of Coralville, Iowa; daughter, Deb (Bill) McCarthy of Burlington, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Anthony (Jasmine) Rublaitus, Hannah Rublaitus, Angela Rublaitus (Shawn Miller), Dan McCarthy, Lindy Rublaitus, and Luke McCarthy; sister, Laraine Pollock; and special friend and companion, Barb Callahan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Grace; second wife, Janet; and brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary Kajtaniak and Melvin and Dolores Kaitaniak.

Private funeral Mass will be Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Coralville, Iowa. A celebration of life will be in Sandusky at a later date and burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Toledo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to St. Augustine Catholic Parish Ministry to the Poor, 2486 W. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44113, (https://www.staugustinecleveland.org/ministrytothepoor).

Online condolences may be sent to his family at www.lensingfuneral.com.