Obituary for Duain M. Sill

Duain "Rusty" M. Sill, 65, of Melrose, IA died on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at his home with his family by his side. Per his wishes, Rusty was cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 28, 2008 at the Cedar Hills Community Church located at 6455 E. Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids. A visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church. Survivors include his wife Judith Sill of Melrose, IA; two sons Troy and his wife Lori Sill of Ely, IA, and Tony Sill of Cedar Rapids, IA; one daughter Tracie Sill of Oregon, IL; three grandchildren Jordan Melville, Jensen Melville, and Alicia Sill; three step-grandchildren Adam VanDooren, Katie VanDooren, and Abby Long; eight siblings Gerald Sill, Donald Sill, Linda Keenan, James Mangold, Dedra Long, Jeri Welchest, Jolene McGowan, and Bruce Sill. He was preceded in death by his parents. Rusty Sill was born November 4, 1943 in Manchester, IA the beloved son of Verdon and Vanita (Beaman) Sill. He was united in marriage to Judith Barnes on October 19, 1968 in Cedar Rapids, IA. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam. Rusty was a machinist with Evergreen Paper Products in Cedar Rapids for 30 years before his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Rusty was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many and will be greatly missed by all. A memorial fund has been established.