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Ronald Brust Obituary
Evansville, Ind.
Ronald J. Brust, 70, of Metropolis, IL passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2012 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro, IL at 12:30 pm. Rev. David Siere will officiate.
Ronald served on the Ft. Massac Water District Board. He was retired from Electric Energy Inc after 22 years of service. He was a 32nd degree Mason with the Masonic Lodge 498 out of Murphysboro, IL, an avid hunter, and a member of the Massac Gun Club.
Ronald is survived by his wife of over 17 years, Becky Brust of Metropolis, IL; son, Mark Brust and wife Nancy of Evansville, IN; granddaughter, Sydney Brust of Evansville, IN; step son, Leslie Hall and wife Morgan of Paducah, KY; step daughter, Lorri Whitney and husband Travis of Blain, MN; step grandchildren, Declan and Reese Whitney both of Blain, MN and Mason Hall of Paducah, KY; brother, Ray Brust and wife Thelma of Paducah, KY; sister, Wanda Throgmorton of Paducah, KY
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick and Augusta (Dominic) Brust; Brothers, Lawrence Brust and Wilmer "Wimpy" Brust.
Visitation will be held on Sunday evening February 26, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis. Masonic rites will be conducted at 7 pm on Sunday evening.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4503 West DeYoung, Ste 200C, Marion, IL 62959.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the Western Baptist Hospital Oncology Department especially Marsha and Brenda in the Chemo Room. Online condolences may be left at www.aikinsfarmerfh.com
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February 26, 2012
have known Ron for 40 some years. He was always willing to help anyone and was always easy to talk to and get along with. Hw will be missed, our prayers are his family at this time. God Bless you all, Lyn and Jim Jadron
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February 26, 2012
Ron was my fathers best friend since they were kids. growing up i enjoyed all the stories of them hunting,fishing,camping etc etc. Ron was also a best friend to our family as well. He will be missed greatly.our hearts go out to the family.i know how much Ron meant to dad and our family. again a great loss to all. Our prayers are with you all in this time of need. the Wrights. Murphysboro,Il
Robert Minshall
February 26, 2012
Ron's passing is a great loss to all of us. I will miss the great times we had hunting together over the years.
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