More detail on this person: Frank Robert Rusk,
77, of Cleveland, Tennessee and formerly of
Wellington, Florida, passed away peacefully at his
home on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, with his wife,
and brother-in-law, Bryan at his side.
He suffered many years with illness that he fought
courageously to overcome. He was born in
Montrose, CO on April 7, 1939. He was a US Army
Veteran serving in Vietnam as a pilot. His career
spanning 26 years, retiring in 1982. He continued
his passion for flying with the South Florida
Water Management District from 1983 through
1996.
He was the son of the late Robert and Mary Ella
Thompson Rusk; and was also preceded in death
by his daughter, Mary Jane Brazones.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Patsy;
daughters, Heather Urbigkit and Susan Sabatka;
ten grandchildren;14 great-grandchildren; several
cousins; and his favorite Aunt and "Big Sister"
Cynthia Kennedy.
At his request, there will be no services.
Companion Funeral Home has charge of the
arrangements.
This information was last updated 12/24/2016
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