Richard Rusnell

Richard R. Rusnell, 85, of Ellsworth died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his home.

He was born August 20, 1930 in Gaylord to Raleigh and Ida May (Hignite) Rusnell.

On October 29, 1955 he married Orpha Spence in East Jordan. They lived in East Jordan and South Arm Township.

Richard served with the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean Conflict. He worked at McLaughlin's in Petoskey. He built and flew his own airplane and enjoyed riding motorcycles. He was a member of the Ellsworth Wesleyan Church.

Surviving are his wife Orpha; children Donna (William) Pardee of Central Lake, Rick (Ginny) Rusnell of Central Lake; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister Janet May Rusnell of San Francisco, and brother Franklin (Molly) Rusnell of Troup, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Ellsworth Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Chris Wallace officiating.

Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Family Services, P.O. Box 206, Ellsworth, MI 49729

The family was served by Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth.