Director of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mike Ruben, passed away at the age of 65. Let’s see, how did Mike Ruben die and his cause of death in detail.
How did Mike Ruben die?
Mike Ruben, a hero in the community of Ripley and director of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau, passed away on Monday morning. His death news was confirmed by the Mayor of Ripley Carolyn Rader.
Ruben, 65, was a legend in his community and beyond. Ruben had been the director of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau and Museum for several years.
He was affectionately referred to as “Rube” and had a long history in the media industry. Ruben was the voice of the Ripley High School football, basketball, and baseball teams. At one point, he served as the Thundering Herd’s voice.
Ruben worked as an award-winning editor for the local Jackson County newspapers.
He received numerous awards while working in radio.
Unfortunately, Mike Ruben passed away on Monday. Tributes flooded social media once the demise news of Ruben broke out.
Mike Ruben cause of death:
Longtime Mayor of Ripley Carolyn Rader remarked,
Our City is very saddened this evening. Our very own Mr. Ripley will be missed. Mike not only was the voice of the Thundering Herd at one time, but he was the voice of the Vikings, which he loved.
Rader said, “Of course, the first thing you think of is what an influence Mike had on so many people.
Ruben participated in numerous activities for his hometown in addition to his full-time employment.
Ruben was a committee member for Ripley’s annual Fourth of July festivities. “He was such an enthusiastic person to serve on the committee with,” said Rader while fighting back the emotional loss of a dear friend.
“He put his heart and soul into the love of Ripley.” Rader says Ruben was an integral part of the city of Ripley. However, Mike Ruben cause of death was not disclosed.
Tributes to Mike Ruben:
Tim Britton posted,
In honor of my friend Mike Ruben. Until we meet again on that Blue and White field or court my friend. Prayers for the Ruben family, friends, and the Ripley community!
Monica Buffington posted,
Mike Ruben will be missed by so many.. he was a Viking thru and thru.. so many great memories of him from announcing our games, his articles and spending Saturday nights in high school just showing up at his house and watching sports with him.. his door was always open to us.
RHS Lady Vikings posted,
We lost a great man unexpectedly today! He was the face and voice for Ripley Athletics. Lady Viking basketball won’t be the same without Mike Ruben. He was not just a great ambassador for our sports, but for the entire Ripley community as well. RIP my friend, you will be missed!
Ron Arthur posted,
So very sad to hear of Mike “Rube” Ruben’s passing. Sad for us, but Heaven is a better place because of it. How do I know? Because every place was better when Rube was there. You set the bar very high my friend. May God give grace and comfort to the friends and family who loved him.
Phil Perry posted,
The passing of Mike “Rube” Ruben left a hole in a lot of lives as I read posts about his passing this morning.
He had me as a guest on his radio show two years ago and when he slid into “professional mode” there was no pulling him out of it until he was ready. Ruben was an endless source of West Virginia knowledge – but specialized in his hometown of Ripley. He could name every high school mascot for every state high school that EVER existed and he was a REAL baseball guy who had a coach’s mind.
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