The Belle Plaine Union, Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 page 4
Lyle Dean Rusk. 60 of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday November 23, 2008, peacefully in his home. Services were Friday at St. Jude Catholic Church by Father Mark Reasoner. Military honors will be provided by the Marine Corps League. Lyle is survived by his fiancée Sharon Volz of Cedar Rapids; three sons. Kyle Rusk of Altoona, Beau (Brittany) Rusk, of Omaha, Nebraska, and Riley Wunder of Indianapolis, Indiana, two daughters, Kaela Rusk of Omaha, Nebraska and Sheila Schwach of Rockford, Illinois and their mother Bernita Fetzer; two sisters, Karen Van Sickle of Brooklyn and Marcia McDonald, of West Branch; ten grandchildren, his niece Heidi Van Buren of Victor, many other, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends who will miss him dearly. His parents, a sister. Carol Walton. Kyle's mother; JoAnne Rusk, and a nephew Brad Busher preceded him in death.
Lyle was born February 29, 1948 in Belle-Plaine the son of Elmer L. and Kathleen Ann Squires Rusk. Lyle graduated in 1966 from Belle Plaine High School and attended the Medical Institute of Minnesota in Minneapolis as a medical lab technician. He joined the Marines upon graduation and served his Country for two years. His cell phone Marine Hymn ring tone reminded everyone that he was proud to be a Marine. In 1976 Lyle joined the Linn County Sheriff's Department and faithfully served the people of Linn County for 28 years until his retirement as a Sergeant. In 2004. he became the. Police Chief of Robins and officially retired in November of 2005 due to a work related accident.
Lyle rarely met anyone that didn't eventually become a friend. Whether it was a co-worker, neighbor, or even someone on the wrong side of the law. Lyle made an impression on people because of his sense of humor. Once Lyle became your friend, he was a friend for life. Your needs became his needs, and he did anything he could think of to make someone's day. He never complained and he was quick to remind you that there were other people worse off than he was. To pay tribute to him for the wonderful man that he was, the family asks that you do something, nice for someone today.
Lyle Dean Rusk. 60 of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday November 23, 2008, peacefully in his home. Services were Friday at St. Jude Catholic Church by Father Mark Reasoner. Military honors will be provided by the Marine Corps League. Lyle is survived by his fiancée Sharon Volz of Cedar Rapids; three sons. Kyle Rusk of Altoona, Beau (Brittany) Rusk, of Omaha, Nebraska, and Riley Wunder of Indianapolis, Indiana, two daughters, Kaela Rusk of Omaha, Nebraska and Sheila Schwach of Rockford, Illinois and their mother Bernita Fetzer; two sisters, Karen Van Sickle of Brooklyn and Marcia McDonald, of West Branch; ten grandchildren, his niece Heidi Van Buren of Victor, many other, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends who will miss him dearly. His parents, a sister. Carol Walton. Kyle's mother; JoAnne Rusk, and a nephew Brad Busher preceded him in death.
Lyle was born February 29, 1948 in Belle-Plaine the son of Elmer L. and Kathleen Ann Squires Rusk. Lyle graduated in 1966 from Belle Plaine High School and attended the Medical Institute of Minnesota in Minneapolis as a medical lab technician. He joined the Marines upon graduation and served his Country for two years. His cell phone Marine Hymn ring tone reminded everyone that he was proud to be a Marine. In 1976 Lyle joined the Linn County Sheriff's Department and faithfully served the people of Linn County for 28 years until his retirement as a Sergeant. In 2004. he became the. Police Chief of Robins and officially retired in November of 2005 due to a work related accident.
Lyle rarely met anyone that didn't eventually become a friend. Whether it was a co-worker, neighbor, or even someone on the wrong side of the law. Lyle made an impression on people because of his sense of humor. Once Lyle became your friend, he was a friend for life. Your needs became his needs, and he did anything he could think of to make someone's day. He never complained and he was quick to remind you that there were other people worse off than he was. To pay tribute to him for the wonderful man that he was, the family asks that you do something, nice for someone today.
The Belle Plaine Union, Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 page 4
Lyle Dean Rusk. 60 of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday November 23, 2008, peacefully in his home. Services were Friday at St. Jude Catholic Church by Father Mark Reasoner. Military honors will be provided by the Marine Corps League. Lyle is survived by his fiancée Sharon Volz of Cedar Rapids; three sons. Kyle Rusk of Altoona, Beau (Brittany) Rusk, of Omaha, Nebraska, and Riley Wunder of Indianapolis, Indiana, two daughters, Kaela Rusk of Omaha, Nebraska and Sheila Schwach of Rockford, Illinois and their mother Bernita Fetzer; two sisters, Karen Van Sickle of Brooklyn and Marcia McDonald, of West Branch; ten grandchildren, his niece Heidi Van Buren of Victor, many other, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends who will miss him dearly. His parents, a sister. Carol Walton. Kyle's mother; JoAnne Rusk, and a nephew Brad Busher preceded him in death.
Lyle was born February 29, 1948 in Belle-Plaine the son of Elmer L. and Kathleen Ann Squires Rusk. Lyle graduated in 1966 from Belle Plaine High School and attended the Medical Institute of Minnesota in Minneapolis as a medical lab technician. He joined the Marines upon graduation and served his Country for two years. His cell phone Marine Hymn ring tone reminded everyone that he was proud to be a Marine. In 1976 Lyle joined the Linn County Sheriff's Department and faithfully served the people of Linn County for 28 years until his retirement as a Sergeant. In 2004. he became the. Police Chief of Robins and officially retired in November of 2005 due to a work related accident.
Lyle rarely met anyone that didn't eventually become a friend. Whether it was a co-worker, neighbor, or even someone on the wrong side of the law. Lyle made an impression on people because of his sense of humor. Once Lyle became your friend, he was a friend for life. Your needs became his needs, and he did anything he could think of to make someone's day. He never complained and he was quick to remind you that there were other people worse off than he was. To pay tribute to him for the wonderful man that he was, the family asks that you do something, nice for someone today.
Lyle Dean Rusk. 60 of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday November 23, 2008, peacefully in his home. Services were Friday at St. Jude Catholic Church by Father Mark Reasoner. Military honors will be provided by the Marine Corps League. Lyle is survived by his fiancée Sharon Volz of Cedar Rapids; three sons. Kyle Rusk of Altoona, Beau (Brittany) Rusk, of Omaha, Nebraska, and Riley Wunder of Indianapolis, Indiana, two daughters, Kaela Rusk of Omaha, Nebraska and Sheila Schwach of Rockford, Illinois and their mother Bernita Fetzer; two sisters, Karen Van Sickle of Brooklyn and Marcia McDonald, of West Branch; ten grandchildren, his niece Heidi Van Buren of Victor, many other, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends who will miss him dearly. His parents, a sister. Carol Walton. Kyle's mother; JoAnne Rusk, and a nephew Brad Busher preceded him in death.
Lyle was born February 29, 1948 in Belle-Plaine the son of Elmer L. and Kathleen Ann Squires Rusk. Lyle graduated in 1966 from Belle Plaine High School and attended the Medical Institute of Minnesota in Minneapolis as a medical lab technician. He joined the Marines upon graduation and served his Country for two years. His cell phone Marine Hymn ring tone reminded everyone that he was proud to be a Marine. In 1976 Lyle joined the Linn County Sheriff's Department and faithfully served the people of Linn County for 28 years until his retirement as a Sergeant. In 2004. he became the. Police Chief of Robins and officially retired in November of 2005 due to a work related accident.
Lyle rarely met anyone that didn't eventually become a friend. Whether it was a co-worker, neighbor, or even someone on the wrong side of the law. Lyle made an impression on people because of his sense of humor. Once Lyle became your friend, he was a friend for life. Your needs became his needs, and he did anything he could think of to make someone's day. He never complained and he was quick to remind you that there were other people worse off than he was. To pay tribute to him for the wonderful man that he was, the family asks that you do something, nice for someone today.
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