Craig Lee Ruble

Craig Lee Ruble of Salem, Missouri, departed this life August 27, 2023, from his home in the beautiful Ozarks. Craig was born in Sedalia, Missouri on May 22, 1956, at Whitman Air Force Base, the oldest of five children. The family lived in several areas of southwest Missouri as his father was a lineman for the Rural Electric Association, finally settling in Salem, where Craig graduated from Salem High School. He discovered surveying while working for the Bureau of Land Management and became a Professional Land Surveyor, eventually establishing Ruble Survey Company. He served on the Board of Directors of Missouri society of Professional surveyors, holding office from 1997 to 2005 when he was elected President. He was a member of the Missouri Society of Professional surveyors and served as Dent County Surveyor. Friends and family remember Craig for his tender heart, contagious smile, love of beagles and wildlife, rock and knife collections and his incredible sense of humor. He was a gifted storyteller, captivating an audience whether he was describing work in the federal and national forests of the Ozarks; changing the course of a river; or quirky mannerisms of relatives long gone. He delighted in hunting and camping on his property named Fishwater. His nieces and nephews were entertained as children by his musical instrument solos on guitar, banjo, fiddle, violin and the all time favorite – his air trombone. He was a gentleman who made everything more fun. Craig was preceded in death by his parents: Jack Ruble and Lela Jacobs. He is survived by his loving family including, stepdaughter: Deanna Nash of Salem, MO; siblings: Pamela Childress and husband Robert of Springfield, MO, Mark Ruble of North Little Rock, AR, Kim Gollhofer and husband Thomas of Salem, MO, and Amanda Wampler and husband Gene of Springfield, MO; grandchildren: Emily Brooks and husband Jake, and Savannah, Erin, Aubrey, and Eli Nash; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends. Celebration of Life was held Saturday, September 23, 2023, in the Wilson Mortuary Family Center. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Craig Ruble to the Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors (722 E. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101). The MSPS program is to help aid surveyors who are working to get their license. Online Condolences may be entered at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Craig Lee Ruble

May 22, 1956 - August 31, 2023