Ionia-Washtenaw County MI Archives Obituaries.....Rusnell, Gerald May 1, 2003
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, date unknown
Gerald “Jay” Rusnell passed away Thursday, May 1, 2003 at St. Joseph Mercy 
Hospital in Ann Arbor.  He was born January 11, 1941 the son of Harriet and 
Merle Rusnell.  He was a devoted husband to Phyllis for 41 years, a loving 
father to Chris (Margaret) and Bard (Alissa), a proud grandfather to 
Christopher, Adrian and Carter.  In addition to his immediate family, he is 
survived by his sisters, Arla (John) Lesky and Avis White, his brothers, Karl 
(Shirley) Rusnell, Kenneth (Alice) Rusnell and Ben (Anna) Rusnell, his sister-
in-law Sally Rusnell and Jeanne (Tom) Blackstock, his mother-in-law Maxine 
Donoho, his brothers-in-law Gaylord Coe, Robert (Carolyn) Moon and Kim Moon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Artis Coe, his brother 
Dale Rusnell, his brother-in-law Don White and his father-in-law Wilbur Moon.

Jay was the owner-operator of Jay’s Plumbing Company for 26 years and a member 
of Local 190 for more than 30 years.  He was a valued member of his community 
and touched everyone he met.  He was a Cub Scout Master for Eberwhite School 
and helped influence the lives of many children in the community.  His 
kindness was exemplified by his many acts of charity, helping to strengthen 
causes such as Airedale Rescue, Habitat for Humanity, Father Gabriel Richard 
High School, the Humane Society and many less fortunate families in the area.

He looked forward to his annual trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania Antique Car Show 
and enjoyed doing restorations on his antique cars, especially his 1967 
Corvette.  He was an avid John Wayne and Elvis Presley fan.  His faith in God 
gave him and his family great strength during his three-year battle with 
cancer.  He often said “When God needs a plumber, He will call me home.”

Jay will be greatly missed by family and friends.  He was our love, our 
strength and our passion.  He was the cornerstone of our family, an incredible 
husband, father and grandfather.

Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2003 at the Nei Funeral 
Home, 2400 Carpenter Road, Ann Arbor.  Visitation is 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 
p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2003.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be 
made to Airedale Terrier Rescue Adoption, Inc., c/o Kaslik, 1123 Vesper Rd., 
Ann Arbor, MI  48103, as well at Habitat for Humanity, 5079 Canterbury, 
Brighton, MI  48114.



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