Michael J. Ruble
October 12, 1972 ~ May 22, 2026
Michael Jaye Ruble, Jr., 53 of Jefferson City passed away at his home on Friday, May 22, 2026.
He was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on October 12, 1972 to the late Michael and Barbara (Bailey) Ruble Sr. After graduating from Bartlesville High School, Mike attended the University of Central Oklahoma. He graduated in 1994 earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Mike had a passion for wrestling and participated in the sport through high school. Mike was the wrestling coach for his three sons with Kael and Kyle going on to become state champions. If he wasn’t keeping up on NCAA wrestling, you could find him backing “America’s Team”, the Dallas Cowboys.
Mike was a natural at car sales which began early watching his father sell cars at various dealerships. Being in car sales for over 30 years, Mike currently was the General Sales Manager at Hyundai of Jefferson City.
If you couldn’t find Mike growing plants, flowers or vegetables, you might find him tending to his various species of snakes. He loved relaxing on the water and took pride in preparing the best smoked meats for family and friends especially smoked turkey at Thanksgiving.
Mike shared his life with Tracy Cunningham of Jefferson City; three sons, Kael of Springfield, MO, Kyle and Korbyn, both of Jefferson City, two sisters; Amberly (Jody) Hanna of Plano, TX, Angel Jones of Grove, OK and brother; Nate (Kama) Hagebusch of Bartlesville, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Aaron.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2026 at Trimble Funeral Homes-Jefferson City. A celebration of Mike’s life will be privately held.
Memorials may be directed to the family. trimblefunerals.com
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Visitation: Friday, May 29, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Trimble Funeral Homes
3210 North Ten Mile Drive
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love you Brother.
Tracy, I don’t remember the last time we saw each other, and I never met Mike, but my caring thoughts to you and Mike’s family. Peace to you, my friend. — Laurelanne Bellezzo
What I wouldn’t give to have you running around and calling for a lot party again. You’re so dang missed and your loss has left this place feeling so different and quiet. I am so proud to call you family after all these years, and I am beyond grateful for all the laughs, tears, and yelling matches we endured together at the dealership. I wish your family peace and I think of them often. Fly high, my friend! Every bird I see, will always make me think of you! Rest easy.
Kayla Myers