Frank Robert Rusk

Frank Rusk, 77, of Cleveland, Tennessee and formerly of Wellington, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on August 2, 2016, with his wife, and brother-in-law, Bryan at his side. He suffered many years with illness that he fought courageously to overcome. He was born in Montrose, Colorado on April 7, 1939. He was the son of Robert and Mary Ella Thompson Rusk. He was proceeded in death by his parents and daughter Mary Jane Brazones. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam as a pilot. His career spanning 26 years, retiring in 1982. He continued his passion for flying with the South Florida Water Management District from 1983 through 1996. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Patsy; daughters, Heather Urbigkit and Susan Sabatka; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, several cousins, and his favorite Aunt and “Big Sister” Cynthia Kennedy. At his request, there will be no services. You are encouraged to share a memory of Frank and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Rusk family with his arrangements.