Helen Norma Rustad

RUSHFORDHelen Norma Rustad, 95 of Rushford, died Friday, March 14, 2014 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.Helen was born at her farm home in Houston County on August 30, 1918 to Nick and Ida (Thorson) Overby. Helen attended Baker School in Ferndale through 8th grade and then Rushford High School through 9th grade. Helen was married to Clarence Rustad on December 15, 1938 at the Rushford Lutheran Parsonage. They lived on the Rustad farm until 1946 and then purchased their own farm. Thirty years later, they moved to Rushford and owned and operated Rustad Hog Equipment. Once the joys of retirement started, they took full advantage and started traveling. They made two trips to Norway and visited distant relatives, a trip to London to visit friends, and good old-fashion vacations to Arizona, Texas, Branson, and even Las Vegas. In her later years, Helen stayed active in the community through the women's groups at Highland Prairie Church. She enjoyed quilting, embroidering, cooking, and volunteering at SEMCAC.Helen is survived by her three children, Curtis (Carol) Rustad of Spring Grove, Maynard (Sharon) Rustad of Rushford, and Judy (Ken) Klennert of Rochester; six grandchildren, Mia (Mike), Angela (Jim), Chanel, Brandon, Sara, and Stacy (Jeffrey); five great-grandchildren, Maggie, Mason, Noah, Siri, and Maddi; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 64 years, Clarence, in 2003; sisters, Ella James and Edna Rustad; and brothers, Carl Overby and Arwin Overby.A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-8pm on Monday, March 17, 2014 at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford. Funeral service will be at 11am on Tuesday, March 18 at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior. Reverend Dan Watland will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Please share a memory of Helen with her family and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
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