NOVEMBER 17, 1956 – APRIL 28, 2023
Craig W. Dubbs, age 66, of New Madison, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Craig was born November 17, 1956, in Darke County, the son of Wilson and Phyllis (Cole) Dubbs.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two older brothers, Gale C Dubbs and Dean V Dubbs.
Craig is survived by his wife, Luann Rengstorf Dubbs. They met while students at The Ohio State University and wed in 1981 at Wayne Lakes, Ohio. Also surviving are his siblings, Philip (Shirley) Dubbs and Marcia (Robert) McCue as well as sisters-in-law, Janice Dubbs and Kathy Dubbs; brother-in-law, Tim (Susan) Rengstorf; and nephews, Patrick Dubbs, Matthew McCue, Jonathan McCue, Dean Dubbs, Bradley McCue ,Christopher Rengstorf; nieces Allison Dubbs, Leeta Martin, Tina Richards, Teresa McLear and Lauren Rengstorf.
Craig was a graduate of Tri-Village High School and The Ohio State University where he studied agricultural business.
Craig built a successful career as a commodities broker on the Chicago Board of Trade. He forged strong relationships with farmers throughout the Midwest, connecting through his family background in farming and gaining trust with his constant monitoring of grain markets around the world. He rose early in the morning to learn weather forecasts and market forecasts in other time zones.
Relatives and friends could depend on Craig to arrange tours of the trading floor when visiting Chicago. He enjoyed riding his bike around Grant Park and the lake. For many years he shared his father’s enjoyment of horses and harness racing. Craig often spent weekend time in Darke County at the family farm and in recent years he and Luann built a home in New Madison where he continued to consult with customers and complete buys and sales remotely.
The family wants to express special thanks for the kind efforts of Anne-Marie Downing, his personal caretaker, and the staff and nurses at Everheart Hospice, and to Tim Brinley, his lifelong friend and dependable helper during Craig’s illness.
A service of remembrance is planned at the New Madison United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 3, at 1:00 p.m. Pastor David Richey and the Reverend Carol Duffield will lead the service. Friends and family are invited to share a meal following the service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbaileyfuneralhome.net for the Dubbs family.