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Kermit Rust Obituary
03/08/1947 - 06/19/2023
Kermit "Rusty" Russell Rust II, 76, formerly of Lambertville, Michigan, passed into internal rest on Monday, June 19, 2023. He was a 1965 graduate of Start High School in Toledo, Ohio. He enjoyed a career with the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton, Ohio where he was credited with forty years of service to the Ohio Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserves at his retirement in 2002. He and his wife, Margie (Coss) Rust, owned and operated Ironwood Nursery where they were known for their fall "Mums $2.50" with signs posted around the community.
He is survived by his loving wife, Margie; his children, Cortney (Jack) Schaefer and Kermit (Arlene) Rust III; five grandchildren, Jacqueline, Grant, Kermit IV, Kendall, and Henry; and his nephew, John (Rachael) DeBarr. Visitation will be held at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 300 W. Sylvania Avenue, on Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Friday, June 23, 2023, a Christian service officiated by Pastor Paula Stewart will begin at 11:00 a.m. Graveside service and interment to follow at Toledo Memorial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ansberg-West Funeral Home.
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Frank Bialecki Toledo Ohio
September 11, 2023
I lived next door to Rusty. Even though he was 3 yrs older than me we grew up together and practically lived at each others homes. I looked to him as a big brother. We did almost everything from playing baseball, pickup football, slot car racing, riding bikes, we were together almost everyday doing something. As we grew older he would hook me into helping with projects he would do around his mothers house...some were good projects and some were not...LOL I was in his wedding when he and Margie got married and we stayed friends for many years. Eventually we lost track of each other and it is with great sadness for me that we did not connect again before his passing. To Margie you have all my prayers and condolences for your loss. I have thought about Rusty a lot over the years. I know he is in a better place and that we will meet again in that place and have some good laughs again. May you rest in peace my old friend.
Dan Mauter
June 26, 2023
Rus was a great friend and co-worker for over 50 years. He was always there if you needed help. He was highly skilled at trouble-shooting and repairing complex aircraft avionics equipment, often sharing his knowledge with other technicians. He will be sadly missed. I offer my prayers and sincere sympathy to Margie and his children.
Sue and Dawn Layman.(Collingwood Church)
June 22, 2023
Soo sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. May God give you strength and comfort
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