Clara Fay Rust, 81, Huntingburg

Clara Fay Rust, 81, of Huntingburg, passed away at 4:25 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center.

She was born July 5, 1939, in Dubois County, to Oscar and Verona (Whitsitt) Heim; and married Don E. Rust on May 25, 1959, in the Salem Parsonage. 

Clara worked as a custodian at Crestview and Huntingburg Elementary schools for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting and weaving rugs, but most of all, she enjoyed her family and loved being grandma. 

Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Don E. Rust, who passed away on February 7, 2019; her parents; one son, Mark “Porky” Rust, who passed away on January 4, 2019; and by sisters.

She is survived by two sons, Steve (Erin) Rust and Ron (Gretchen) Rust, both of Huntingburg; one brother, Jim (Tonya) Heim of Holland; one sister, Mary Morris of Dale; by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Clara Fay Rust will be private. Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. 

Condolences may be shared online at www.nassandson.com.