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Andrew Rust Obituary

Rust, Andrew 47, entered eternal life on December 14, 2019 after a year-long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Andy was the music teacher at Freeman Elementary in Haysville until his declining health forced his resignation this summer. His passions included family, music, sailing, and Shocker basketball. He was preceded in death by father, Richard Rust. Survivors include wife, Brenda; daughter, Lily; mother, Marilyn (Steve) Travis; brother, Chris; uncle, John Trimble; step-siblings, Jamie (Brian) Travis, Kael (Melissa) Travis; parents-in-law, Bill & Vonda Pickett; sister-in-law, Melanie (Hans) Asmussen; four nieces and two nephews. The family would like to thank all of those who were on "Team Andy" including friends, co-workers, students, neighbors and those involved with his medical and spiritual care. A rosary vigil will be Tuesday, December 17th at 7 pm with a funeral Mass at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 18th, both at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3636 N. Ridge Rd in Wichita. Interment will follow at 2:00 PM at Ascension Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are established with the Ukulele Kids Club Inc., 10097 Cleary Blvd. Suite #110, Plantation, FL 33324, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, and an education fund for Lily Rust, uGift KS Learning Quest, https://www.ugift529.com/home.html, use code L38-R4W. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Dec. 17, 2019.

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Olivia Harrold

May 16, 2021

I miss him so much because he was my favorite teacher throughout the 3rd and 4th grade. I'm now a 6th grader, but its never to late to say RIP

R Kielhorn

December 19, 2019

Mr. Rust was my daughter's all time favorite teacher. He truly cared about his students and fostered a lobe music in my child. He will always be remembered! My most sincere condolences to his family. Thank you for sharing him with the children.

Elizabeth DEMOSS

December 18, 2019

Mr. Rust was truly a kind and compassionate man and he loved his students as if they were his own children. My son and daughter enjoyed music class with him at Freeman for 3 years. He will be missed by many! Prayers and hugs to his family!

Patricia Heinsohn

December 17, 2019

My condolences and prayers for Andy's family and friends. I remember Andy as a vibrant and talented teenager. He will be greatly missed.

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17

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

3636 N. Ridge Rd, Wichita, KS

Dec

18

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

KS

Dec

18

Interment

2:00 p.m.

Ascension Cemetery.

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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita

10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209

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