Harry Rust

Harry Rust, 84, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Chateau Girardeau Health Center. He was born December 27, 1933 in Cape Girardeau to Wayne and Eva Palmer Rust. He and Barbara Rose were married August 8, 1954 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. He graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a B.S. in business administration and received a certificate from the New York School of Interior Design. He owned and operated Rust & Martin Inc. Under his leadership, Rust & Martin expanded into Paducah, Kentucky and Columbia, Missouri. He decorated numerous private residences, offices, restaurants and banks in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Colorado and Florida. He was a former chairman of the board and board of directors of the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce, where he also served on the building committee. He was a member of Lion's Club in Cape Girardeau; Board member, board of directors and executive board of the National Home Furnishings Association; Professional member of American Society of Interior Designers; Professional member and national board of directors of Interior Design Society; and board member of Amerifirst Bank. He received many national awards, such as Pacesetting Award, "Chicago Market Dailey" in 1965-1966 and Pacesetter Store, "House Beautiful" in 1987. He was a lifelong member of Centenary United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Rust of Cape Girardeau; three sons, Stephen (Deshay) Rust, David Rust and Mike Rust; two brothers, Gary (Wendy) Rust of Cape Girardeau and Jim (Beverly) Rust of Cape Girardeau; three grandchildren, Ashley Rust, Tanner (Shannon) Rust and Bailey (Eric) Lundstrom; and two great-grandchildren, Dakota and Ezra. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Monday, November 19, 2018 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Dave Conley and Rev. Dr. Barry Winders officiating. Private burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Centenary United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Harry Rust

December 27, 1933 - November 14, 2018