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LIMA — Richard E. "Dick" Kush, 86, passed away at 11:28 AM on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born on September 20, 1928 in Rockford, IL to Frank J. and Elizabeth (Steeps) Kush, who both preceded him in death. He married Stella Mingin on December 26, 1951, who preceded him in death on May 12, 1998.
Until retirement, Dick was self-employed and operated S.M. Kush Sales and Service. He was previously employed in the precision measuring industry with Scherr-Tumico and Rank Precision Industries in St. James, Minnesota.
He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army Artillery. He also went to culinary school while in the Army and until his death enjoyed watching the Food Network channel. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #370, the American Legion Post #96 and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He also enjoyed bird watching and gardening.
Surviving are his daughter Laura K. Kush of Los Angeles, CA; son Stephen M. (Elizabeth) Kush of Chatham, NJ; his sister Anna Catherine Feeser of Indianapolis, IN.
He was preceded in death by his three brothers Howard F., Warren J. and William S. Kush; two sisters Josephine Connell and Betty Kush.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL where a rosary service will be held at 7:00 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with Father Stephen Blum officiating.
Entombment will be at Gethsemani Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
The family wishes to thank the ICU nurses at St. Rita's Medical Center and all the nurses at the VanWert Area Inpatient Hospice Center who provided such loving care and support to their father.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
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Roxana Haley
February 24, 2015
I waited on Mr Kush for many years and can tell you he was a character. But after awhile we became friends and joked about his colorful language, and he would come in and ask if his girlfriend was there. He was a special customer. He even brought in his daughter so I could meet her. He will be missed
Anna Marie Medeiros
February 21, 2015
Uncle Dick was a special guy and did so may nice things for me. I will miss him.
Doug & Charlotte
February 20, 2015
Dick was a lot of fun and enjoyable to be with. We will miss him at the K of C.
Nadine Cukierman
February 20, 2015
To Steve and Family
I am so saddened to hear of your loss.
My condolences for your entire family!
Sinerely,
Nadine Cukierman
Jessica Hunnaman
February 20, 2015
I was Dick's dental hygienist and when I saw his name on my schedule, my day got brighter. He always complimented me on my shoes. He will be missed.
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