- Lloyd M. Brubacher dies at 73 Lloyd M. Brubacher, a paraplegic since infancy whose active life served as an example to the handi- capped, died Friday at the Kitchen- er-Waterloo Hospital after a brief ill- ness. He was 73. Brubacher was stricken with polio at 18 months and lost the use of both his legs. He lived and almost normal and active life despite his disability. He worked at the Cober Printing Company for 42 years before retir- ing two years ago. Brubacher was an avid sports en- thusiast with hockey being his first love and he seldom missed a game on radio or TV. He was a loyal sup- porter of the Kitchener Rangers and attended their games whenever pos- sible. Unable to attend public school he was tutored at home by Marjorie Stump. He drove his own car which was equipped with hand controls. He was a member of Bethany Mis- sionary Church where he taught a boys' Sunday School class, served on the general board of the church, plus various committees an was a so- olist at many church functions as well as performing with various singing groups. He is survived by his wife, the for- mer Ruth Pannabecker. The funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Bethany Mis- sionary Church.
BRUBACHER, Lloyd M. -- Passed away peacefully at K-W Hos- ptal, on Friday, Jan 28, 1983, Lloyd M. Brubacher, aged 73 years, of 127 Franklin St. N., Kitchener. Beloved husband of the former Ruth Pannabecker; dear brother of Kathleen and her husband Rev. Ward M. Shantz, of Kitchener; brother-in-law of Isobel Brubacher of Toronto, Myrtle Brubacher of Kit- chener, Rev. Earl Pannabecker and his wife, Holly and Mrs. Norah Pan- nnabecker of North Bay. Also fondly remembered by his nieces and neph- ews, other caring relatives and many loving friends. Predeceased by his brothers, Har- ry and Lorne; his nephew, Barrie Brubacher; his father, Samuel Bru- bacher and his mother, the former Rosetta Bricker. Mr. Brubacher was a life-long member of Bethany Missionary Church and employed at Cober Printing Service for 42 years until his retirement. Friends may call at the Ratz-Be- chtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 2 p.m. today (Saturday), until noon on Monday, then at Bethany Missionary Church, 160 Lancaster St. E., Kitchener, for the funeral service at 2 p.m. Rev. John Hamilton and Rev. Grant Sloss will officiate. Interment in Wood- land cemetery. Memorial donations to the Wom- ens Missionary Society of the church or Emmanuel Bible College gratefully acknowledged.
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