Larry Edward Rush

Larry (Soc) Rush passed away peacefully at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, AZ on May 5, 2010 due to complications from a recent illness. Larry was born in Bluffton, Indiana on September 12, 1940 to Owen and Kathryn Rush and married Esther (Kneuss) Rush on March 8, 1969. He was a graduate of Bluffton High School and Larry served his country honorably with the United States Army. Larry retired from the Bluffton Post Office in 1995 after 30 years of government service as a letter carrier. After retiring Larry and his wife Esther moved to Chandler, AZ. While in Arizona, Larry worked as a security officer at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. Larry was a member of Post #111 of the Bluffton American Legion. He loved spending time with his family and friends, bowling and golfing. Those who knew him will remember his dedication, sense of humor and loving heart. Larry is survived by his wife Esther, daughter Cindy (Rush) Michaels of Chandler, AZ, son Mike Rush of Albion, IN, 5 grandchildren, Abby (Rush) Liebing of Ft.Wayne, Jeff and Mitch Rush of Albion, Brad and Austin Michaels of Chandler, AZ and 1 great grandchild, AvaLynn (Liebing). He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Joe and Norm and his sister Bonnie. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85248. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Wells County Council on Aging.

Burial will be at a later date in Bluffton.