John William Ruesken (86) of Henderson Ky

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Published on September 25 2021 4:25 am

 John William Ruesken, 86, of Henderson, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson, KY.

Private family services will be held at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham, IL. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Effingham.

John was born on April 6, 1935, in Effingham County, IL, the son of Anton and Mary (Mersman) Ruesken. He married Luella Braun on October 1, 1960 and she preceded him in death on February 2, 1988. He later married Barbara Buskirk on November 1, 1991 and she preceded him in death on April 17, 2007.

John served his country in the Illinois National Guard. He had worked for Effingham Equity and IDOT.

John is survived by his son, Eric Ruesken of Effingham; sister, Florence Judd; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Luella; wife, Barbara; daughter-in-law, Becky Ruesken; brother and sister-in-law, Harold (Elizabeth) Ruesken; and brother-in-law, Fred Judd.

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