William "Bill" Andrew Rusk's Obituary
William Andrew "Bill" Rusk, age 52 of Ames died Wed. Sept. 30 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. A graveside committal service will be at a later date at Ames Municipal Cemetery. Bill was born July 28, 1957 in Kokomo, IN the son of Carl and Barbara (Phillips) Rusk. The family moved to Ames in 1968 where he attended Roosevelt grade school, Central Jr. High and graduated from Ames High School and was confirmed in the United Church of Christ-Congregational of Ames. He received two degrees from ISU in journalism and accounting and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He was employed in Gresham, OR as an accounting consultant. Bill is survived by his mother Barbara Rusk, sister Susan Blair both of Ames, brothers Richard (Edee) Rusk of Houston TX, Tim and (Sasha) Rusk of Orange, CA, 2 nieces and 3 nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Carl and an infant niece and nephew. Memorials may be directed to Israel Family Hospice House. On line condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
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