Photo courtesy of Jagers and Sons Funeral Home
Athens, Ohio
Nov 30, 1959 – Aug 5, 2020 (Age 60)
Timothy Paul Brust, 60, of Belpre Ohio died unexpectedly on Aug. 5, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center after suffering a heart attack.
Tim was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., and graduated from Central Catholic High School. He received a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Ohio University in Athens where he worked with ACRN Radio.
Most of his career was working with the media including serving as News Director at WATH Radio in Athens; News Director at WXIL radio in Parkersburg, WV; WCHS in Charleston, and later WNUS/NIX 100. He most recently worked as a sales accountant with IHeart Media. He also worked part-time as a sales associate at Office Depot and Rural King. He was formerly a correspondent for WSAZ-TV, the Columbus Dispatch newspaper, and the Parkersburg News and Sentinel and Marietta Times.
Tim was always involved with his children's activities including band, Scouts, and sports. He enjoyed traveling the world with the family, loved going to OU games to watch his son Patrick march with the 110 and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
A beloved husband, and father Tim leaves behind a wife, Pamela Douglas Brust; two sons, Timothy Douglas, in Madrid Spain, and Patrick Ian, Charlotte, N.C.; a brother, Dave, (Margy), nieces and nephews David and Karen; a sister, Joanne Corbett, (Roger), nieces and nephews Bill, Paul Corbett (Debbie), nieces and nephews Ryan, Meghan and Nathan; niece Patricia Corbett (Cynthia) and their daughters Kate and Lauren; niece Ruth Graham, (Eric), and nephews Paul, Mike and Neil; a brother-in- law, Charles Henry Douglas, (Joyce), (Roseanne); nephew Trevor Douglas, (Amy), their children Ethan and Emma; and Tobe Gillogly (Dave) and their son Jake.
He was preceded in death by his mother Ella Mae Weber Brust, his father Paul Brust, a brother William, and a niece Terry.
Due to the current restrictions on gatherings due to the COVID-19 crisis, a small, private family memorial will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens, Ohio. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreMay your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Tim grew up with my brother Kevin and spent a lot of time at our house in grade school and high school. Tim was very dear to our family! Our hearts and prayers go out for Tim and your family. RWG Tim. You will be missed by many! ❤
Kerry Dalmasse Hopper
October 02, 2020 | Pittsburgh, PA | Friend
Tim was great to work with, and a great sense of humor. Worked with Tim at WNUS, way back when. Tim was always great to me, and was one of a kind. God speed Tim.
Tony Crowe
August 11, 2020 | IN | Coworker
Mr. Brust always made me feel welcomed into his home and had a wonderful sense of humor. I thank him for raising two, amazing, courageous men. Both of his sons have made my life better for knowing them, and the world is a better place because of the entire Brust family.
Sarah Malster
August 11, 2020 | CT | Friend
Pam and Family - I am so very sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained an exceptional journalist.
Kim Busch Scott
August 10, 2020 | Parkersburg, WV | Coworker
I am deeply moved and saddened by Tim’s death. He was ever present in our lives as kids and His voice has sounded in my thoughts and memories. We knew the details of his life like a sibling, as we were always around.. His presence enriched any occasion with playfulness and commentary. Thinking of you especially Pam, Tim (Juan), Patrick, Uncle Dave (Aunt Margy), Mom Joanne (Rodger) and my brother, Tim’s Godson, Bill.
Patti Corbett
August 10, 2020 | Seekonk, MA | Family
Tim was such a happy friendly person so ready to be helpful. We saw him at historical events so supportive of Pam's work. What an inspiring team. We will miss his friendly smile. He was gone too soon. Lloyd and Sandra Cowell
Sandra & Lloyd Cowell
August 10, 2020 | Vincent, OH | Friend
Tim was always a great help to me at Office Depot. He always helped me find things and was very nice. We will all miss him. My deepest sympathy to the family....
Tammy Moore
August 09, 2020 | Vienna, WV | Acquaintance
Such a kind man, gone too soon. My thoughts are with you all, I hope for peace in your hearts!
Brittany Pribble-Bartlett
August 08, 2020 | Belpre
My Dear Uncle Tim's voice was a part of the soundtrack of my youth. HIs unique radio voice made everything sound so great and every joke so much more funny. Only 8 years older than me, he was like an oldest brother. Thinking about him takes me to the "back room" on hill avenue, smelling the cars going around the track or perhaps it's the smell of the bulb heating up the illuminated football game we would play. In my younger minds eye, he always had the coolest stuff.
I was lucky to...
Ruth Graham
August 08, 2020 | MA | Family