James F. Tust

November 15th, 2025, James F. Tust, 91, of Moore Twp., passed away, Our hero and patriarch passed into eternal rest peacefully, while surrounded by his loving family, at his home. He was reunited with his beloved wife of 51 years, the late Marjorie Tust (Hartranft) who passed in 2022. They were inseparable. Born in Allentown, Jim was the son of the late Edmund and Rosa Tust (Mulzet).

Jim proudly served our nation in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict-a testament to his character and sense of duty. He was a courageous man, accepting the responsibility of raising Marge's four children, while already having two of his own. He was a great role model. Jim was very kind, generous, had a tremendous work ethic and moral compass. He always tried to do the right thing, He was a mentor to all his children and grandchildren, he taught us to be good, productive and kind human beings

After his service, Jim built a dedicated career as a skilled carpenter with Western Electric. His craftsmanship, strong work ethic, and unwavering dedication earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues.

Outside of work, Jim was a true outdoorsman at heart. He cherished his time spent hunting, fishing, and camping with family. Jim and Marge really enjoyed their ice fishing together. He loved being with family, especially camping and fishing at Stahley's lake, where he won a lot of family trophies, although he was happiest when someone else caught the biggest fish or bagged the game. He cherished the countless memories made with family at Camp Oakie-Doekie, the family cabin in the Poconos.

His love for nature extended to his passion for gardening and crafting his own wine, activities that brought him peace and happiness. Jim was also generous, contributing his time and skills to the Boy Scouts Jamboree through his involvement at Western Electric.
Jim will be lovingly remembered by his children: JoAnne Temprine (Louis) of Millsboro, DE; James M.Tust, of Coplay; Paul J. Fischl, IV (Linda) of Easton; Terri Stewart (Art) of Walnutport; Linda Hujsa (Bill) of Moore Twp.; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister: Lydia Corby of Whitehall; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his spouse, Marjorie, he was predeceased by a daughter: Deborah A. Van Brunt (Fischl); great grandson: Brandon Gehris; brothers: Walter, Harold, Edward, Raymond, Victor and Henry; sisters: Eleanor Palmer, Anna Harlan, Olga Zimmerman and Virginia Tust.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, November 24, 2025 in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2165 Community Drive - Bath, PA 18014. Friends and Relatives are invited to call from 10 AM until the time of the service. Interment with military honors will follow at Cedar Hill Memorial Park. - Allentown. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: bensingfuneralhome.net.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Dementia Society of America 188 N Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901. https://www.dementiasociety.org/ and/or Folds of Honor, PO Box 276 - Center Valley, PA 18034. https://midatlantic.foldsofhonor.org