John 'Jack' Rust

John Jack Rust passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System-St. James. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Friday, September 28, 2018 at St. Pauls Ev. Lutheran Church in St. James with Rev. Martin Lopahs officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the St. James Veterans Honor Guard. John Joseph Rust, Jr. was born on February 2, 1932 at the family home in Rosendale Township, rural St. James, Minnesota. Jack was the son of John and Louise (Haler) Rust. He attended country school through the eighth grade. As soon as he was old enough to help around the farm he began his life long farming career. Jack served in the Army from February 17, 1953 until February 16, 1955. Upon his return home he continued to farm as well as we to work for Watonwan Farm Service, he worked there from 1955 until 1992. On July 3, 1959, he married Beverly Kohn. The couple had three children Julie, Charles and Michael. Beverly passed away in 1986. On February 6, 1987, John and Germaine (Grove) Knickrehm were united in marriage. Jack enjoyed collecting antique tractors, he was a member of the John Deere Two Cylinder Club, held office with the MN State Tractor Pulling Club, and was a member of the St. James American Legion and St. James Veterans Honor Guard. Jack was part of the 11th Armored Cavalry which has celebrated 50 years as a unit . John Rust is survived by his wife Germaine Rust of St. James, children; Charles Rust (Renee Ogren) of Apple Valley, Julie Rust of Cheyenne, WY, and Michael (Katie) Rust of Rifle, CO, step-children; Jeff Knickrehm (Linda Kargher) of CO, Keith Knickrehm of CO and Laurie (Larry) Anderson of Odin, 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, sisters Patricia Taylor of Fertile, and Shirley Hanson of Waseca. He is preceded in death by his first wife Beverly in 1986 and his parents. Jack was a warm and caring man who loved his family deeply, lived life to the fullest and supported family and friends unconditionally. He will be missed by many. Visitation 1 10:00 am - 11:00 am Friday, September 28, 2018 St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, St. James 315 9th Street S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 11:00 am Friday, September 28, 2018 St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, St. James 315 9th Street S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Military Honors to be provided by the St. James Veterans Honor Guard. Fellowship Lunch to be served following the service.