Don Rusch, 85 of Park Ridge, passed away June 28, 2013. He is the beloved husband of Ruth nee Blomgren for 56 years; dear father of Donna, Kurt (Joanne), Wendy (Steve) Kopka; loving grandfather of Jacquelyn, Owen and Vivian. He was the past-master of Constellation Lodge # 974; member of the Park Ridge Senior Center, DesPlaines Elks, Park Ridge Citizens Patrol. He was an Army Veteran.

Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home.

In state Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of 11 a.m., Funeral Service at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect, Park Ridge.

Memorials to St. Luke's Lutheran Church appreciated.