Bruce Douglas Ruster

Bruce Douglas Ruster October 21, 1948 - July 16, 2007 Bruce D. Ruster, 58, New Palestine, died July 16, 2007. Born in Indianapolis on October 21, 1948 to Marvin Homer and Marie Pauline (Bloomfield) Ruster, he was a teacher in Warren Township schools for 34 years where he also coached several sports, retiring in 2004. Bruce worked for Bolts and Nuts of Hancock County as a handyman. He painted houses and interiors for many years with his business "School Is Out Painting", and was an avid outdoorsman and family man. He earned his Masters degree in Education from Butler University, and also a Bachelors degree from Indiana Central University. Bruce was a member of the Old Bethel United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, and attended the New Palestine United Methodist Church. He will always be remembered as a hard worker, jack of all trades, and had quirky sayings for everything. Preceding him in death are his parents, Marvin and Marie Ruster; and brother, Paul Ruster. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Kathryn (White) Ruster of New Palestine, IN.; son, Douglas (Trisha Reed) Ruster of Flat Rock, IN.; daughter, Darci (Michael) Kamp of Indianapolis, IN.; brother, R. James (Pam) Ruster of Greenwood, IN.; granddaughter, Ava Marie Ruster; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Margaret White of Greenfield; nephews, Matthew (Elisha) Bryan of Carmel, IN. and Stephen Bryan of Indianapolis, IN.; nieces, Lisa J. (Brooks) Moore and daughter Murphy of Urbana, IL. and Kara (Thuan Phung) Ruster of Indianapolis, IN.; granddogs, Hank and Mia. Funeral service will be held Friday, July 20, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Greenfield, with Rev. John Davis officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Paul Ruster Scholarship Fund or the Indiana DNR Fish and Wildlife Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.stillingerfamilyfuneralhome.com Comments Darci & Family - " I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave Maurer Dave Maurer - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Doug, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and " prayers. Natalie Osting - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM My prayers and condolences for Kathy and her family during this trying time. Bruce and his brother Paul were the greatest influences in my educational life as I was " growing up in the early seventies.Their inspiration is why I have also been a teacher the past twenty years. Paul was taken away from us early in 1978 and Bruce has now also left us far too early. God has a higher plan that we will all understand one day when it is our time. May God Bless Kathy Ruster and the Ruster Family ! R. Lindsey Tisdale , II - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. WE ENJOYED HIS COACHING YEARS AT WARREN CENTRAL. GOD BLESS YOU!!! " RHONDA & LEE MOORE - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Kathy: My deepest sympathy goes to you, Doug, and Darci. My heart is very heavy right " now having just learned of this sad news, but I do have many fond memories of Coach Ruster upon which I can relect. He was a true friend to his students/athletes, and he will always be one of my favorite coaches. Please know that he was loved and respected my many (especially the Lady Warriors of 1984). Stephanie Blake Kaufman - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM