William A. Rush

William Aloysius Rush, Jr., age 87, died on February 27, 2015.  Bill was born on May 17, 1927 in German Village, the son of the late William A. Rush, Sr. and Elizabeth Rush (Dunkel).  During World War II, and upon graduating from Grove City High School, Fireman First Class Rush served honorably in the U.S. Navy on board the U.S.S. DeHaven (DD-727).  He was awarded the Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign.  In 1951, Bill graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering.  In 1954, he married his beloved Ann Rush (Hemmerly) at St. Mary’s Church in German Village.  No paper pusher, this Manufacturing Engineer designed and operated the refrigerator and dishwasher lines at White/Westinghouse for over 35 years.  He was responsible for many patents and innovations.  Bill well understood where stuff comes from and how it works.  On the job or at home, he expertly practiced the great American art of tinkering.  Bill lived in Grandview Heights for nearly 60 years.  He served as Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America.  An avid outdoorsman, Bill led many high adventures to the Minnesota boundary waters and elsewhere.  In the process, Bill helped form many Grandview boys into men of strong character and citizenship.  Bill was also a parishioner at St. Christopher Church for nearly 60 years, bringing much joy, laughter, and Christian fellowship to all. Civil war history, Irish step-dancing, OSU Hockey, Euchre, Bridge and the Franklin Park Conservatory were among his many passions.  He attended every Ohio State Fair from the age of 5, excluding his WWII years.  Bill is survived by his children – Michael W. Rush (Diane), Vickie J. Riedel (Tim), and Kevin D. Rush (Vicki); by his sisters – Betty Pennell (Jack, deceased) and Susie Lanman (Phil, deceased); by his 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father William (1954), his mother Elizabeth (1982), his wife Ann (1991), and his sister Mary “Joanie” Rush (2003). Friends may call on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. at DEYO-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 1578 W. First Avenue, Grandview Heights, Ohio.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Christopher Church, 1420 Grandview Ave., Msgr. John Cody, Celebrant.  Internment will be held at Jackson Center Cemetery near Forest, Ohio.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Simon Kenton Council, BSA –  www.skcscouts.org. Online  condolences may be made at www.deyodavis.com. 

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