Robert Joseph De Rusha

Passed away at his Petaluma home on June 22, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband, for 71 years, to Christine De Rusha of Petaluma. Loving father of Sandra Darrell, Mauryeen Jones all of AZ, Barbara Barnett of Santa Rosa, Bruce De Rusha of Petaluma, and the late Pamela De Rusha. Father-in-law and friend of Art Jones. Doting grandfather of Christine Lillian Jones, Alex (Liz) Jones, Sarah De Rusha-Hause, Jenna (Jimmy) Kaylor, Nicholas (Sandi) Darrell, Meghann (Fausto) Cordina, and the late Andrew Jones. Cherished great-grandfather of Rebecca, Courtney, Aidan, and Eve. Survived by several nieces and nephews. A WWII veteran, Robert served proudly in the US Navy as a Boatswain's Mate 1st class. He worked as a blacksmith for 40 years at Hunters Point and Mare Island. He was very skilled and proud of his craft. After he retired he enjoyed flying and being a member of the Petaluma Municipal Airport. An Urnside Service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 668, Healdsburg, CA 95448.