Barbara E. Rust

March 12, 1932 - September 25, 2022

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Geisen Funeral Homes - Hebron

624 N. Main St.

Hebron, IN 46341

Wednesday 9/28, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Geisen Funeral Homes - Hebron

624 N. Main St.

Hebron, IN 46341

Thursday 9/29, 10:00 am

Barbara Ellen (Childress) Rust, age 90, of Hebron, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022.

She was born on March 12, 1932 in Lowell, IN to the late Gerald and Rose Childress. Barbara is survived by her husband Gene Rust of 70 and a half years. Together, they built a wonderful life and raised eight children, are blessed with six son & daughter in-laws, 34 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and are expecting one great-great-grandchild in December 2022.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Rose Childress; her son, Tom Rust; son-in-law, Matt Lodics; sisters: Geraldine Thompson and Marjorie Osburn. She is survived by her brother, Lewis (Anita) Childress, and loving children who will miss her greatly: Sandy (William) Voelker, Mike (Rita) Rust, Gloria Lodics, Richard (Laurie) Rust, Barbara (Bob) Garnett, Jeff Rust, and Patti Jo (Jim) Wright.

In addition to caring for her very large family, she greatly enjoyed tending to her plants and flower garden, sewing, shopping, sampling sweets, and decorating for the holidays…especially Christmas. Barbara was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church for over 70 years, was a member of the ‘Wrong-Way Squares’ Square Dancing Club, and her youth 4-H career along with growing up on a farm assisted her with her exceptional cooking, crafting, and sewing skills. She attended countless athletic events, school programs, awards ceremonies, recitals, graduations, weddings, showers and celebrations over the years and she will be deeply missed.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Geisen Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 624 N. Main St., Hebron, IN 46341, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Hebron Cemetery in Hebron, IN.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Barbara’s name to the Hebron Library, 201 W Sigler St, Hebron, IN 46341.

Visit Barbara’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.

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Barbara Ellen (Childress) Rust, age 90, of Hebron, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1932 in Lowell, IN to the late Gerald and Rose Childress. Barbara is survived by her husband Gene Rust of 70 and a half years. Together, they built a wonderful life andContinue Reading

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To the Rust family: May Barbara rest in peace, with many books and no weeds.

So sorry for your loss. She was such a caring person. She will truly be missed

In memory of Barbara E. Rust, Donna Kovacik lit a candle

We are so sorry for your loss. Such a sweet and caring person. She will truly be missed

I met Barb shortly after moving into the Belvedere were we lived and she touch my heart. Barb was such a Beautiful Lady. Always smiling and warm. Always positive conversations with her & Gene. Barb will be deeply missed by me. And will forever be in my heart. God bless Gene & the Family. Always will be in my prayers Love, Donna K

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Mike, So sorry for your lost. May your Mother Rest In Peace.

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Our sincere condolences.

Dear Barb what a beautiful woman I know that she will be missed by all - you, Bob, Katie, Lauren and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers - deepest sympathies and much love Pam and Ken

Sandy I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many memories of growing up in Hebron and spending many hours at your house. Your mom will always have a special place in my heart.

She was a Beautiful soul I loved her smile she captured my heart ❤ the first day I met her, I will miss her But she's with the lord Jesus resting in his arms ❤

In memory of Barbara E. Rust, Carol Klemz lit a candle

Barb, I'm so sorry for your loss. If your mother was anywhere near as wonderful as you are, she was cherished by many. Our condolences to Bob, Katie and Lauren as well as the rest of your family. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Sending love, Heather

We are so sorry to hear that Aunt Barb has passed on. She was such a wonderful and kind lady and filled in on Grandparents’ Day at the Hebron Schools for our two children Tiffany and Eli. She was loved by all and will be missed. Our prayers are with the family.

Our condolences to Gene and the family.. We both have many sweet memories of Barb.. She was beautiful inside and out,,

My condolences on Barbs passing. Had many nice visits with her and Gene in the last couple of years and shared our love of snowmen !

We are very sorry to hear of Aunt Barb’s passing. She will be greatly missed and was loved by many. As I am in Germany for 2 weeks, we will not be able to attend services. Uncle Gene, I am sending you a long distance hug ?. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

In memory of Barbara E. Rust, Erika Voelker lit a candle

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