Rusk, Joseph Paul's Obituary
Joseph Paul Rusk died December 4th at The Lakes of Clermont in Clermont, Florida at the age of 90. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Ira and Helen Rusk.
Joe attended Western Illinois University on a swimming scholarship. He took a few years off to serve in the army then returned to the University. There he met the love of his life, Joan Stevenson McIntire and her son.
He was a teacher in the Chicago suburbs and coached swimming and golf. Joe was an avid golfer. After retiring he was on the golf course every day, weather permitting.
Survivors include his wife Joan, children Jeff (Donna), Paul, Patricia (David), Sandra (Dave), 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a loving daughter in law, Lilli, in addition to his parents and a brother, George. He is also survived by a sister Janet and a brother Richard, in addition to loving nieces and nephews.
No services are planned at this time. His favorite donations were to St. Jude and The Salvation Army.
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