Carolyn Ann Rubrake

Carolyn Ann Rubrake, age 81, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 2:30 am on Saturday November 9, 2019 at her residence. Born on November 3, 1938 in Huntington, she was the daughter of Bernard and Maxine (Ray) Bauer.

Carolyn attended Jefferson Center High School and graduated with the Class of 1957. On September 8, 1967 Carolyn married George Albert Rubrake in Columbia City.
She was a lifetime Whitley County resident, a member of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, Columbia City Moose Lodge, and Fraternal Order of Eagles. Carolyn enjoyed having fun, garage cleaning, and raising cain.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, George Rubrake of Columbia City; children Jay Wayne (Rose) Rubrake and Paula Michel both of Columbia City; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings Harry (Penny) Bauer of South Whitley, Ruth Schaefer of Harlan, and Charlotte Bowers of Mountain View, WY. She was preceded in death by her father Bernard Bauer, mother Maxine Welsheimer, step-father Jack Welsheimer, brother Raymond Bauer, and sister Marty Boocher.

A Celebration of Carolyn's life will be held from 1-5 pm on Sunday December 8, 2019 at Mizpah Shrine Horse Grounds, 985 North State Road 9, Columbia City.
Memorial contributions in memory of Carolyn may be made to Parkview Whitley Hospice.
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