John W. Rush

JOHN W. RUSH Saginaw Twp., Michigan John Wesley Rush passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, peacefully at his home. John was born on January 21, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Carl and Virginia (Harris) Rush. John graduated from Southeast Missouri State University and later University of Missouri-St. Louis with a Master’s Degree in Education. Prior to his retirement, John was an educator and coach in the Saginaw Township Community School District. John was charming and a friend to all. His hobbies included golfing, sporting events of all kinds - especially those of his grandchildren, boat rides, baking chocolate chip cookies and spending time with his family and dear friends. John was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Michigan Education Association, the National Education Association and a Hall of Honor inductee of the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. John married Susan L. (Case) Rush, his loving wife, on June 28, 1974, in Midland, Michigan. She survives him. John is also survived by his three sons, Brian J. Rush, St. Louis, MO, Michael J. (Emily) Rush, Saginaw, MI, and Steven C. Rush, Saginaw, MI; his grandchildren, Corbin Rush, Cameron Rush, Claire Rush, Hudson Rush, Tyson Rush, and Mayah Whitten; John’s brother and sister-in-law, Ron (Sue) Rush, Quincy, IL; in-laws, Bill (Jody) Case, Colorado Springs, CO; and several beloved nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. John was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Virginia Rush. In accordance with John’s wishes, cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at the Wakeman Funeral Home, 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI. The Rev. Ray Dice will officiate. Friends are welcome to visit with the family on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of John’s memorial service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association or Heritage High School Athletics. Memories and sympathies of John may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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John W. Rush

January 21, 1941 - January 19, 2023