Arthur Joel Ruben, age 74, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at his home in Oakland Park.

Arthur was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and lived in Florida for the past 37 years. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Jenber Lee, daughter Joelle, (Andrew Levin), and granddaughter Alison.

Art served his country in the United States Air Force before starting his career working with electronics. He was a radio officer with the United States Merchant Marine for 21 years and an electronic technician with BellSouth for the past 18. He had a lifelong love of ham radios, history, birds, and animals.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. with a celebration of life service at 11:00 a.m.

Interment was on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 11:15 a.m. at South Florida National Cemetery 6501 South State Road 7, Lake Worth, Florida 33467.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Lung Association (lung.org) or Pelican Harbor Seabird Station (pelicanharbor.org).

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