Clayton James Rusk, 1922-2006

RUSK, KING, ADAMS, MERRILL

Posted By: Sharon K Hesebeck (email)
Date: 4/16/2013 at 16:48:02

Clayton James Rusk
Born: May 2, 1922
Died: November 14, 2006
Age: 84

SERVICES
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M., Friday, November 17, 2006, at Dickens Methodist Church in Dickens, Iowa

OFFICIATING
Rev. Moody Colorado

CASKET BEARERS

Norman Rusk - Bruce Rusk, Rick Adams - Jim Adams, Mark Mills - Ned Adams

HONORARY BEARERS
Emily Rusk - Melanie Lekwa, Jamie Blume - Jalyce Storley, Laura Rusk - Josh Rusk, Caroline Rusk-Justin Rusk

INTERMENT
Dickens Cemetery
Dickens, Iowa

Clayton James Rusk, the son of Homer John and Vira Dell (King) Rusk, was born May 2, 1922, on the family farm near Dickens, Iowa. His childhood years were spent near Dickens, where he attended Springdale Country School and graduated from Dickens High School.

Clayton married Lucille Harriet Adams on February 23, 1944, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Following their marriage they lived on the family farm near Dickens, where he farmed for his entire life. He was an active member of the Dickens United Methodist Church and served on the church board. He also served on the Dickens Cooperative Elevator Board, the South Clay School Board, and the Clay County Extension Council. Having built his own home, Clayton shared his talent by helping others with their construction projects. Clayton loved music and is remembered for his beautiful tenor voice. He was a fan of big band music and of his sons band, The Fabulous Traidmarx. He also enjoyed and collected Oliver tractors. Most of all, he was devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Clayton passed away at his home near Dickens on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Vina and Frances Rusk; and a brother, Kenneth Rusk.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille of Dickens; two sons and their wives: Bob and Nira Rusk of Dickens and Jim and Jan Rusk of Greenville, Iowa; one daughter and her husband, Jo Ann and Bruce Merrill of Greenville, Iowa; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence Rusk of Linn Grove, Iowa; other relatives and many friends.

Warner Funeral Home of Spencer, IA

Interment in Dickens cemetery
 

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