SR0581 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edward Allen Rust of Bunker Hill, who passed away on July 14, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Edward Rust was born to Albert and Emma (Schaller) Rust on the Rust Family Farm just south of Bunker Hill on January 28, 1925; he married Lena W. Bertels at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Dorsey on August 24, 1947; he and Lena raised their family on the family farm, which became a Centennial Farm in 1985; and

WHEREAS, Edward Rust was a farmer for many years; he also sold insurance; and

WHEREAS, Edward Rust had a strong faith and was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill, where he served in nearly every capacity, including as a Sunday school teacher and as a favorite tractor driver for youth group hayrides; he served as Bunker Hill Township Supervisor in the 1950s and as a Precinct Committeeman; he was a member of the Bunker Hill Kiwanis Club for over 30 years and enjoyed helping with the Christmas tree sales, selling peanuts, and providing hospital equipment to anyone in need; he regularly donated blood to the Red Cross; in 2012, he was honored to be named the Grand Parade Marshal for the Bunker Hill 4th of July parade; he was active and enjoyed sports, especially dartball, bowling, and, after retirement, golf; he loved his faith, his family, and his country; and

WHEREAS, Edward Rust was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lena; his brothers, Richard Rust and Albert Rust; and his sisters, Edith Rust and Audrey Lesemann; and

WHEREAS, Edward Rust is survived by his son, Kevin E. (Karen) Rust; his daughter, Teresa (Donald) Hancock; his grandchildren, Brandyn Rust and Gretchen (David) McGinley; his great-grandchildren, Malachi, Raelynn, and Romy McGinley; his brother, Dale (Luella) Rust; his sisters, Marilyn Bertels and Corleen Heuer; his brother-in-law, Charles (Norma) Bertels; his sister-in-law, Doris Rust; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Edward Allen Rust and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Edward Rust as an expression of our deepest sympathy.