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Robert Rust Obituary
Athens, IL—Robert "Mr. Fix It" Rust age 77, of Athens, IL passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by his family.
Bob was born May 12, 1941 in Pleasant Plains, IL the son of Eugene and Emma Mowry Rust.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, two daughters, Arlene (David) Stromberg and Judi (Jack) Harlan; three grandchildren, Brandon (Brittney) Harlan, Alisha (Justin) Gibbons and Brett (Justina) Harlan; five great – grandchildren, Matthew, Maddison, Hunter Harlan, Khloe Gibbons and Gabby Clark.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
He enlisted in the Navy in 1961 and served until 1965.
Bob worked at HD Smith from 1965 – 1976. In 1976, Bob started his own handy man business expanding to what everyone called him, "Mr. Fix It."
He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinal fan and received much pleasure harassing any Chicago Cub fan. Most of all Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Bob's proudest moment was recently attending the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.
Bob was a member of the Westside Christian Church in Springfield.
Visitation for Bob will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 10-11 AM at the Athens Christian Church in Athens. Services will immediately follow at 11 AM at the Athens Christian Church.
Pastor Gary Sheets will be officiating.
Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.
Memorials can be given to "Land of Lincoln Honor Flight."
Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the Rust family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.
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October 24, 2018
To the Bob Rust Family - We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a blessing to all. I was one he liked to harass for being a Cub fan. We will miss him. Hugs, prayers and deepest sympathies to all of you. He is in a better place and leaves us with many good memories and a wonderful Christian example to follow. Much love,
Therese and Doug Schmidgall and Family
LINDA HINDS
October 23, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rust family. I met Bob and Joyce bowling on Sunday nights several years ago and had him do some fix it work for me. Of course we talked baseball and he was so excited to get playoff tickets for the Cardinals. He just didn't like it I was a Cub fan. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Chet Bartlett
October 23, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Rust family, I worked with Mr Rust's wife and daughter and know what great people they are. May God bless and keep you in this time of sadness and loss.
ron schwabe
October 23, 2018
Thoughts and prayers with the family at this time, Bob was a good man who will be missed, but never forgotten.
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