Robert G. Rush, 77, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Inurnment will be held in the Trinity Lutheran Columbarium. Memorials may be directed to the family of Robert Rush. Per Roberts family, they request those attending wear Hawkeye or casual clothing.
Robert Guy Rush was born on May 27, 1947, in Mason City to parents Robert and Charlotte (Bull) Rush. Bob graduated from Mason City High School in 1965. In 1967 Bob was united in marriage to Phyllis Merwin at the First Assembly of God Church in Mason City. Bob began working at Libby Owen Glass Company and did so for 25 years. He then spent another 18 years working for the Mason City Street Department.
Bob loved the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was a season ticket holder and always enjoyed traveling to Iowa City with family and friends to cheer on the Iowa football team. He also enjoyed taking trips to the Mississippi River with Phyllis.
Bob is survived by his wife, Phyllis; son, Kelly (Michelle) Rush; grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Dustin) McMurray, Hayden McMurray, Kourtney (Landon) Dochterman and soon to be great grandson, Taia (Nili Rodriquez) Saltou; brother, Kurt Rush; nephew, Aaron (Katie) Rush, Jordan (Taylor Roberts) Rush; great niece, Ellery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Charlotte; sister, Virginia Rush; great grandson, Huxton McMurray.
Saturday, June 29, 2024
9:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Trinity Lutheran Church
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Trinity Lutheran Church
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