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RUSSELL SHERRICK Obituary

RUSSELL 'RUSTY' SHERRICK HOUSTON, TX Russell 'Rusty' Sherrick, age 60 of Houston, TX, formerly of Valparaiso, IN lost his hard fought battle with cancer on Sept. 9, 2013. He is survived by a brother, Jack of Lighthouse Point, FL and his dog, Minnie. Preceded in death by his dad, Harold and mom, Rosemary. Rusty graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1971 and went on to graduate from Indiana University. He was a good and loyal friend to many and will be greatly missed.

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Published by The Times on Sep. 12, 2013.

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Jeff Trost

September 14, 2013

So sorry to hear about this .......I am in shock . Rusty and I have been friends since Jr, High at ol' Ben Franklin on thru to IU and after, Worked for Uncle Max in the summers mowing lawns. Even dated the same girl once . Lots a Pizza's at Tony's . Dances at the Y . Me , Eddie, Bobby and Rusty we had some times! I'll never forget - Jeff Trost

Patty Newsted

September 13, 2013

Your smile will never be forgotten. The Class of VHS 1971 will continue to celebrate your life and your stories. May God welcome you HOME!

September 13, 2013

Rusty, we have known each other for most of our lives. I remember you so well, because you were the 1st crush I ever had and I collected all the printed material I could find about your competition in the Soap Box Derby. I can remember playing with you and Robert at Southside Park. As neighbors and friends throughout childhood, we lost touch in adulthood. It was wonderful to have met up with you again a few years ago. We had a great time catching up. And you taught me how to play the horse races. We even won "whoo Whoot" Robert Bob and I will miss you so much but I know your soul is on its journey of peace and love. Always....Dawn Strikwerda Fry

Cheryl (Meece) Widup

September 13, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about Rusty. We had many great times as kids at Columbia and hanging out at your parents corner store..Union & Locust St.
Cheryl Meece Widup (Valparaiso, IN)

Cindy (Magers) Arlt

September 12, 2013

My sincere sympathy to you a Jack. When I talked to Rusty a couple of weeks ago he was so happy that you were there with him and that you had Minnie. He was loved by many and will be missed. RIP my Dear neighbor, classmate and Hilltop friend.

September 12, 2013

Sorry to hear this, we were classmates in grade school for three years. May he rest in peace.

September 12, 2013

Sorry to hear this, lost contact after being in class together for three years in grade school. May he rest in peace.

William Steel

September 12, 2013

Jack sorry to hear of your brothers pasting.We had a lot of great ball games when we were young.I will miss him.Hope you will be this way one day.Bill Steel

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