Rube Goldberg

1883–1970 (age 87)

Cartoonist/Engineer/Inventor

Biography

Rube Goldberg delighted audiences with imaginative cartoons while celebrating the cleverness of invention, blending humor and ingenuity in every creation.

He leaves behind a legacy of creativity that still sparks smiles and curiosity at Mount Pleasant Cemetery and beyond.

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