Stephen David

Rusnack

Mr. Stephen David Rusnack, age 83 of Warrenton, Mo, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. Steve was born on July 19, 1941 in Springfield, MO. His family moved to the Walnut Park neighborhood of St. Louis and then to Florissant during his grade school years, where he attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. Steve graduated from Ferguson High School in 1959 and began working in the parts department of several auto dealerships in the St. Louis area. He quickly worked his way up to manager. Steve met his wife Jane, through mutual friends when they were in high school. They were married on October 20, 1962. While raising his family in Florissant, Steve was active in the Sacred Heart Parish Men's Club, Rod and Gun Club and played in many basketball and softball leagues. In 1979, Steve and his family moved to Lake St. Louis, MO where he enjoyed fishing, boating and golf. after retirement, Steve and Jane moved to Warrenton and spent nearly 20 years as "snowbirds" in Florida, making so many good friends in both places along the way. Steve was the king of dad jokes, loved slapstick comedy, eating snacks and fast food. He enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinal Baseball, going for drives, fishing and spending time with his friends and family. He never met a stranger and always had a twinkle in his eye and a ready joke or favorite saying to share, such as "I'm fine as frog's hair"!

Steve Rusnack was preceded in death by his parents,Alexander ("Al") and Billie (nee: Smith) Rusnack and one sister, Barbara Katherine ("Kay") Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Jane (nee: Pope); his children, Susan Thoelke an husband Craig, Karen Havens and husband Brent and Stephen Rusnack and wife Jessica; eight grandchildren, Matt Thoelke, Olivia Thoelke, Scott Thoelke, Lindsey Kortkamp, Patrick Kortkamp, Noelle Havens, Alex Rusnack and Elise Rusnack; other relatives and many friends.

The family would like to thank all of his caregivers. A private service and memorial mass will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be given at www.martinfuneral.net. Dovidenia!