Raymond C. Rustad

Raymond C. Rustad, age 82, of Amherst Junction died Saturday, December 31st, 2011 at his home peacefully with his wife and children at his side. Ray was born in the Town of New Hope, Portage County, Wisconsin on October 26, 1929, the son of the late Clarence and Clara (Rambeck) Rustad. He lived in the Amherst Jct. area and attended Rosholt schools. Ray married Rose Catozzi on March 2, 1957 at North New Hope Lutheran Church where he was a life long member. Ray farmed in the Town of New Hope for his entire life. In addition to farming, he had also worked at the Waupaca Foundry and Faivre Implement. He served in the United States Army from 1952-1954. Ray enjoyed baseball, hunting, watching football, auto racing and most of all; visits from his grandchildren. He is survived by his Wife: Rose Rustad of 54 years, Daughters: Linda Rustad of Indianapolis, IN Laura (Dan) Berger of Franktown, CO. Karen (Rudi) Rudiger of Stevens Point. Sam (Scott) Osman of Lakewood, CO; Son in law: J.J. Jackson of Sparks, NV; Grandchildren: Justin of Sparks, NV. Travis of Ogden, UT. Stevie & Ali of Stevens Point. Jesse of Lakewood, CO. Sister: Evelyn Severson of Elderon, WI. Ray was preceded in death by his Daughter: Pamela, Brothers: Willard "Bill", Myron, Odin "Rusty" and Clarence "Teddy" Rustad. Memorial Service will be held at North New Hope Lutheran Church at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 6th, with Reverend John Poffinbarger officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday 11-1 PM. at the church. Burial of cremains will be in the parish cemetery at a later time. Register Book and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.voiefuneralhome.com Voie Funeral Home 120 S. Main St Iola, WI. 54945 715-445-2560