Brian Thomas Rubel
Brian Thomas Rubel
August 30, 1963 ~ July 24, 2023
Brian Thomas Rubel, 59, of Daingerfield passed away early Monday morning in Daingerfield while he was helping his elderly neighbor in response to an emergency at her home. Mr. Rubel was born in Dallas on August 30, 1963 to Robert and Karen Rubel. After graduating from Southwest High School in Ft. Worth in 1983, he attended Texas A&M Fire School, became a certified peace officer through Travis County and was licensed as an EMT through Christus. He had a long career in emergency response, he served with Fort Worth Fire Department 1 year, Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department 4 years, Travis County where he retired after 26 years, Travis County Brown Santa program 16 years, San Marcos Fire Department 2 years, Manchaca Fire Department 5 years, Leander Fire Department as a LT 9 years, CHRISTUS EMS 2 years, Titus Regional EMS 2 years and Daingerfield Fire Department 2 years.
Services have been entrusted to the Horn Family at Horn-Nail-Haggard Funeral Home in Daingerfield. Brian lived his life to the fullest and always answered the call for help. Brian was preceded by his mother and one aunt, Irene Schroder. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 36 years, Karen Rubel of Daingerfield; son, Kevin Rubel of Daingerfield; father and step-mother, Robert and Louann Rubel of Burleson; sisters, Laura Davis of Ft. Worth, Sarah Howorth of Ft. Worth, Patt Rubel of Ft. Worth; brother, Robert Rubel, Jr. of Dallas as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held from 10 AM until 12 PM, Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Daingerfield Fire Station followed by his "Last Ride". The Daingerfield Fire Department will serve as pallbearers and Titus Regional EMS will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to: Daingerfield Fire Department. Please contact Jimmy Cornelius (903) -918-0090 or Travis Miller (903) 767-5635.
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I remember when Brian, Karen and a very young Kevin honored me with a wonderful Thanksgiving at my home. How blessed I was to have this man and his family have that holiday meal with me Was truly a day to give thanks to have such a good family to spend time with this old woman. God bless
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Our condolences go out to you Karen, your family and friends. Sending you love and prayers during this time.
With love,
BH Crossroads
So very sorry for your too early loss of Brian. I’ve known Robert for over 75 years, living one street over from him while growing up. Nothing is harder than a parent losing a child as we all expect our children will outlive us. It must give you comfort to know that Brian died while he was doing what he loved best and had trained for and worked at his entire life: being of direct help to others in immediate physical need of his help. God bless him and each one of you who dearly loved and appreciated him. May God give you gentle comfort and peace as you adjust to your life without his daily presence, help, laughter, guidance, and love.
My mother lost her only son, my brother and Robert’s good friend, 20 years ago. The link of our four score years’ friendship continues at a distance but with still bright memories of Robert snd Ernest riding bicycles through the neighborhood almost daily. My love and deepest sympathy and condolences to y’all,
Sonja Bilger Romanowski
Thank you for those kind words. If is definitely going to be missed.
Thank you for those kind words.
Thank you for the kind words. We are blessed to have you part of our lives.
Sonja thank you for sharing.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Rubel! He was a great guy with a servants heart. Prayers for the family during this time.