Royal Herbert "Bub" Rusk Obituary (1933

Mr. Royal Herbert "Bub" Rusk, age 75, of Hanover, Indiana, entered this life on March 18, 1933 in Hanover, Indiana the son of Frank & Hulda Layton Rusk, both of whom preceded him in death. He resided all of his life in Jefferson County and was a 1951, graduate of Madison High School. He was inducted into the United States Army on Feb. 8, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana during the Korean War, rising to the rank of Sergeant serving the 11tth Airborne Division. He was honorably discharged on February 7, 1955 from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Parachutist Badge & wings. He was united in marriage on December 24, 1953 at the Hanover United Methodist Church to his sweetheart, Flora Mae "Flo" Waddle, to this union arrived two daughters and a son to bless their home. He was employed for 49 and a half years with the Madison State Hospital and had began as a carpenter and finished his career as the Physical Plant Director. He was a faithful member of the Madison First Assembly of God Church for the last 22 years, having served as aa usher and greeter. He enjoyed time with his family, playing golf, collecting guns and working in his shop. Royal died Friday, July 24, 2009 at 10:46 am at the Hanover Health & Rehab Center in Hanover, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Royal will be missed by his loving wife: Flora "Flo" Mae Waddle Rusk of Hanover, Indiana; his loving son: Douglas Rusk & his wife: Diana of Hanover, Indiana; his loving daughters: Patricia Rusk of Hanover, Indiana and Sheila Mack & her husband: Greg of Madison, Indiana; his loving sister: Bernice Hindman of Shelbyville, Indiana; his loving grandchildren: Bristy Zike & her husband: Seth of Seymour, Indiana, Casey Rusk of Muncie, Indiana, Ethan Mack of Madison, Indiana; his great grandchild: Lane Zike of Seymour, Indiana; several nieces, nephews & other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank & Hulda Layton Rusk; his sister: Lucille Kristoff. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 10:30 am, by Pastor Chuck Lynch at the First Assembly of God Church at 1636 Clifty Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Hanover Cemetery in Hanover, Indiana, with full military honors conducted at the graveside by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion. VISITATION Friends may call Monday from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Tuesday from 9:00 am until time of the service all at the First Assembly of God Church at 1636 Clifty Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Lide White Boys & Girls Club or 180 at the First Assembly of God Church. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Royal Herbert "Bub" Rusk, please click here to visit our sympathy store.