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Richard Rush Obituary
Richard E. Rush
VALPARAISO, IN -
Richard, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in Valparaiso. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ on June 19, 1933 to the late Elmer and Sadie (Morris) Rush. He was a Lubrication Engineer at Bethlehem Steel Co., retired in 1992; a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Air Force veteran, 1955 to 1958; fighter pilot during Vietnam War Era; Member of Porter Mason's Lodge #137 - 32 degree Mason; Member of the American Legion Post 94; Active in Boy Scouts of America for 75 years receiving the Eagle Scout award and the Silver Beaver Award; Former Bishop of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Survived by wife, Audrey Rush (nee Winne) of Valparaiso; sons, Richard (Kathy) Rush of Galveston, TX; Gary (Kristen) Rush of Lafayette, IN; daughter, Alison (John) Wolske of Cape Coral, Florida; eight grandchildren, Das, Jennifer, Jason, Janelle, Rachel, Logan, Karli, Trent; eight great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; brother; sister.
Funeral Service on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 503 Burlington Beach Rd. Elder Michael C. Beeler officiating. Internment Angelcrest Cemetery. Viewing on Sunday, July 7, 2019 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the DYKES FUNERAL HOME, 2305 Campbell St., Valparaiso, IN. Memorial to Boy Scouts of America, South Bend, IN and American Heart Association.
Arrangements made by DYKES FUNERAL HOME, INC., VALPARAISO, IN (219) 462-3125.
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Memories and Condolences
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Neil and Lorene Warrick
July 6, 2019
A great friend and mentor! Thank you Bishop for all the patience and wisdom you shared. Thank you Audrey for opening up your home for wonderful FHE dinners and being able to share with you and Dick and multiple life friends the fun times together.
"So they set and talked a minute or two, or maybe it was three.
Nobody was keepin' scorein Heaven time is free.
We love you Dick and Audrey,
Neil and Lorene
Patrick Bridges
July 6, 2019
Dick was a true Scouter. Heclived and served the ideas of Scouting his whole life. I had the privilege to wok w/ Dick for a number of those years.
God Bless Dick ( and his wonderful wife Audrey and all his family).
Sorry I will not be able to be there Monday but will be there in spirit.
Old Scout Executive/CEO & friend
American Heart Association
July 5, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
July 4, 2019
Rest in peace Mr. RUSH
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Dykes Funeral Home, Inc.2305 North Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385
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