Barry Dalton Ruble, 68, of Avilla, Indiana, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 25, 2023, at his residence.

He was born August 18, 1954, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Farold Dalton and Margaret Elaine (Kaiser) Ruble. They preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Daryl Ruble; a sister, Darlene Holsinger; a nephew, Brian Holsinger; a niece Dedra Sue Holsinger; three sisters-in-law, Carolyn Mendenhall, Shirley Cory, and Sharon Fulk; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Amstutz, Jr.

Barry graduated form East Noble High School in 1972.

He worked at Flint & Walling, Hendrickson Suspension, and escorted manufactured homes before retiring.

He was honored to drive his 1969 Z-28, which belonged to his brother. He enjoyed riding his 1948 Panhead and 1985 Wideglide Harley Davidsons's, but, most of all, he adored his Australian Shepherd, Buddy and the love of his life, Mona.

Barry had a great love of music, flowers, gardening, and his home and peaceful environment which was surrounded by wildlife and birds. Barry was a simple man who enjoyed a simple life with his family, friends, and his home he called paradise. He always told Mona, "This is the closest thing to Heaven on earth we will ever have." Barry will be remembered for his brassy sense of humor.

Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Mona Theresa (Amstutz) Ruble of Avilla; a sister, Cynthia (Bill) Wagner of Middlebury; a nephew, Steven (April) Holsinger of Hendersonville, North Carolina; two brothers-in-law, Michael (Linda) Amstutz of Auburn and Richard Amstutz of Kendallville; an uncle, Marvin (Bonnie) Hart of Kendallville; 18 nieces; and 14 nephews.

Visitation is Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with Father William Kummer officiating.

Private burial will be at a later date.

Preferred memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Noble County, 1305 Sherman Street, Kendallville, Indiana, 46755.

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