Lawrence T. "Larry" Ruby, 65,
of Ironwood, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, in
Ironwood. He was born April 1, 1948, in Ironwood, son of
the late Lawrence and Rose (Penska) Ruby, and was a lifelong
resident. He is survived by three sisters, Judith
Greiten, Rochester, Minn., Donna (Charles) Hessil, Rothschild, Wis., and Jane
(Mark) Bowman, Ironwood; two brothers, Raymond (Susan), Columbus, Wis., and
Glenn (Rachel), Peoria, Ariz.; two aunts, Margaret Penska, Ironwood, and Carol
Pesola, Ishpeming; sisters-in-law, Ruth Ruby, Phoenix, Ariz., Tammie Ruby
(Benny), Ironwood, and Shana Ruby, Rhinelander, Wis.; numerous nieces
and nephews; and many special friends. Besides his parents, Larry was preceded in
death by brothers, Joseph, May 1968, Randy, November 1986, Greg, February 1999, and Jim,
May 2012; and brother-in-law, Ralph Greiten, November. 2008. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has
taken place. Graveside committal services will be held
Monday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m., at Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood, with Deacon
Chuck Gervasio officiating. Condolences may be given to Larry's family
online at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick
Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.