"Memorial:To Ann, George and family: Our hearts and minds cannot imagine your pain. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, and those lives Ben touched with his own. Mike and Terry Lehrke"
In loving memory of
Benjamin J. Rush
June 2, 1987 - February 13, 2007
Benjamin J. Rush, age 19, of Little Falls, MN passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at his home in Little Falls. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 19, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Living Hope Assembly of God Church in Little Falls, with Pastor Bobbie Loukinen officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 a" 9:00 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 8:00-10:00 A.M. at the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service (East Chapel) in Little Falls. A prayer service will be held Sunday evening at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral chapel. Benjamin James Rush was born June 2, 1987 in Little Falls, Morrison County, MN to George & Anne (Wilczek) Rush. He grew up in Little Falls and attended Lincoln Elementary School, Little Falls Middle School and Little Falls High School graduating with the Class of 2006. Ben loved racing his quad, radar runs on snowmobiles, BMX riding, fishing, carp shooting, agate picking, paint balling and RC cars. You could hear him before you saw him when he was driving with his friends in his Toyota. He loved his music and the sound system they put together. Everything Ben learned was taught to him by his dad. They spent their days and nights in the shed building, fixing, restoring & painting their many cars and trucks. There was nothing Ben loved more. He was a protector of his two younger sisters, and watched over them. He was always there to teach, help and play with them. He played hard, worked hard and had a caring, compassionate personality. He touched so many lives with his kindness and smile. Ben was formerly employed at the Falls Ballroom, Meyer Teleservices and Newman Manufacturing. He was currently working as a Logcrafter for Rustic Dreams. Benjamin is survived by his parents, George & Anne Rush of Little Falls, MN; sisters, Elizabeth Rush & Kathryn (Katie) Rush of Little Falls; half sister, Mindy Shipman & husband, Dave of Nebraska, half brother, Gunner Rush & wife, Amanda of, Decorah, IA; nephew, Skyler Rushand; niece, Heaven Rush; grandmothers, Angee Wilczek and Dorothy Rush of Little Falls. Uncles & aunts, Rich Wilczek, Tom Wilczek & wife, Patty, Rob Wilczek & wife, Sandy, Paul Wilczek & wife, Sharon, Joel Wilczek & wife, Tammi, Mary Smith & husband, Jeff, Ed Rush & wife, Laurie, Ron Rush & wife, Jennifer, John Rush & wife, Melissa, Steve Rush & wife, Lori, Janelle Posterick & husband, Darwin, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ted Wilczek & Donald Rush. Honorary Pallbearers are Jessie Spaeth, Kevin Kneeland, Tom Peterson, Ed Rush, Tom Wilczek & Greg Schirmers. Casketbearers are Paul Nieman, John Sanoski, Lewis Wilczek, Randy Marx, Ben Heurung, Russ Strack, Mitchell Robinson & Login Klooster.
Tributes
"Memorial:Anne: I was very sad to hear about your son... May he be at peace with the angels in heaven. May you be comforted by your family and friends. Sincerely, Kathy Radziej"
"Memorial:George, So sorry for what you and your family are going through. Simply offering my condolences does not seem fitting as I can't even type this without crying - I can not imagine the pain you and your family are experiencing. What I can say is that you have friends and family that care about you very much and you need to take strength in that. Jon and I are available to talk anytime or can be in Little Falls if necessary at the drop of a hat, just say the word. We are all praying for you guys Brian"
"Memorial:Dear George and Anne, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time."
"Memorial:I just wanted all of you to know how special your family is to me. I hope you know that I will always be there if you need anything. Let me know if you need some help. Lindsay"