Roderick Rubbo
July 1, 1948 ~ August 14, 2025
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Kathleen Rubbo. Rod is survived by his sister Kandi Malley (Mike) nephews Cole, Reid, and Will, sister Toni Hamrick (Bill) nieces Leigh O’ Leary and Clipper Hamrick.
Rod was a proud Eagle Scout, a dog dad to Cookie and Fig and many assorted animals, graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BFA and went on to successfully manage several arts funding groups in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas. Rod was CEO of the Canton Cultural Center in Canton, Ohio and later retired from The Arts Fund of San Antonio. Rod initiated bringing Wolftrap pre-k for SA to local schools.
Rod gained an assortment of friends in his life while dealing with MS and all that entails. Blessings to Diana Hellgren, Ron and Denise Stirm, James and Tana Croley and the entire Riverside Life Group that gave him so much love and laughter. Truly a God-thing!
A celebration of Rod’s life and all the stories will be held at a future date. Donations can be made to any organization that brings you joy.
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Debbie Weber, Louisville Ohio
My heart is with you Kathy at this very hard time. Your deep ache is a testimony to your deep love. May that love bring you comfort as you hold him in your heart.
Rod’s light doesn’t fade—it lives in your hearts. May you carry his love with you and feel lifted by the joy he brought into your lives.