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1962
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2014
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Rusty Burch Obituary
Rusty was born November 19, 1962 in Columbus, KS. His parents were Harley Leon Burch Sr. and Linda L. (Trimble) Burch. He had lived in Pittsburg the past 20 years.
He was a graduate of Columbus High School. He later received training at WTI.
As a high school student, he began working at Robison Service Station in Columbus, a job he held for 5 years. Rusty then worked at Superior Products in Pittsburg for 15 years. He has worked at Vinylplex in Pittsburg for the past 5 years. Among his interests were fishing, and auto repair work. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.
He was married to Stacy Whittenburg on May 20, 1995 in Cherokee, KS. She survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Harley Tyler Burch and Kyle James Burch, and one daughter, Ashley Jane Burch all of the home; his parents Harley L and Linda L Burch, Columbus, KS; two brothers, Troy Lee Burch (Amy) Frisco TX, and Travis Lane Burch, Tulsa, OK; one sister, Michale Lynn Burch-Hess (Steven) Ozark, AL.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Columbus, KS. Pastor Larry Perry will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, rural Columbus, KS.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Friday, September 26, 2014 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Columbus, KS.
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Christina Escobar
October 3, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rusty. May the Hearer of Prayer grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time. (Ps 65:2)
Larry Melton
September 30, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Larry & Betty Melton
marc tippie
September 26, 2014
My sincerest apologies for you and to your family.
gerald Ross
September 26, 2014
my condolences to the birch family very sorry for your loss may Christ be with you you will be in my prayers tonight
Debbie Kloer
September 26, 2014
I enjoyed working with Rusty at Superior.He was a nice guy to work with.My prayers are with his family.
Shannon Rush
September 26, 2014
I am so very sorry to hear of your family's loss. I worked with Rusty at Superior for 9 years and he was a really good man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
linda pope
September 26, 2014
my condolences to the family i am so sorry.
Lynn Nienstedt-Mason
September 26, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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