Ruben James Birkhimer
June 10, 1929 ~ March 16, 2008
Ruben James Birkhimer, 78, of Burgettstown, PA, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008 at his home. Born June 10, 1929 in Clinton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Grover C. and Maggie Cecil Birkhimer. Ruben was also preceded in death by his daughter Donna Jean Birkhimer who died in 1959; brothers Jack and Walter Birkhimer and sisters Dolly Taylor and Avis Johnson.
With 37 years of service, Ruben retired from National Steel and was a member of the WSX 25-Year Club.
Ruben is survived by his wife of 63 years Erma Bowen Birkhimer of Burgettstown; sons James Birkhimer of Weatherford, TX and Ruben B. Birkhimer of Fruitland Park, FL; 3 grandchildren Donna Jean Crenshaw, Russell Birkhimer and Derreck Birkhimer and 4 great-grandchildren Gavin, Abigail, Jenna and Hudson.
There will be no visitation. Services will be conducted at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of the Washington Hospital, 351 West Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301 or Teramana Cancer Center Foundation, 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
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Erma, I send my prayers to you and your family. You and Ruben were always my favorite patients at Dr. Cowhers office. Ruben was a wonderful person and you did everything imagineable to make sure he was taken care of. You are an angel and he knows it. He will be sadly missed and always remembered. I hope all is well with you also (your ankle). God Bless and you will be in my thoughts and prayers along with the rest of your family.
Irma and Family We send our prayers in this time of need. We remember the great camping/fishing trips to Sparky’s and up in Canada.May God bless you all. Phyl and Buck
Pap, I miss you so much already. You were the most wonderful grandfather in the world. I think what I will miss the most is just talking to you. You were always there for me, and always just knew the right thing to say when I needed some help. The kids miss you a lot also. Thank you for all that you did, thanks for the great memories, and I promise to think about you everyday. Love Derreck, Abby, and Gavin
Erma,you know how much I loved Rube and you. You two were like brother and sister to me. It won’t be the same when we come home. You welcomed me into the family 56 years ago and we are still as close as ever. I know how you are hurting because I’m still hurting for Robbie. Rube was good husband and a good friend. Glad you had your boys to hold you up. Love to you all