Ronald E. “Ron” Rush — Duker & Haugh

Ronald E. “Ron” Rush age 90, of Quincy, IL died on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in his home.
Ron was born in St. Louis, MO on November 17, 1934, a son of Carl Wesley and Virginia Belle (Harris) Rush.
He married Ramona Sue Blackshear on August 25, 1962, in St. Louis, MO and she survives.
Ron graduated from Maplewood, MO High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. Following his Army service, he attended Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, where he and Sue met.
He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in education. The couple moved to Quincy, and Ron began his career as an educator with Quincy Public Schools.
He continued his education, receiving a master’s degree in business education at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. He also taught at John Wood Community College and MacMurray College. Ron retired from teaching in 1999.
Ron enjoyed officiating high school football for over twenty-seven years. As an avid sports fan, Ron had a notable memory for sports related history.
In his free time, he enjoyed listening to music, traveling to see his family, biking and hiking. His other interests included reading, cooking, baking, and enjoying meals out with his friends. He also made many trips to Bennett Springs State Park to trout fish.
Survivors include his wife Sue, and his two sons, Matthew D. Rush and his wife Susan of Fairfield, CT: Kevin M. Rush and his wife Tracy of Kalamazoo, MI.
Grandchildren: Mason, Carson, Addison, and Grayson Rush; Elizabeth and Nora Rush.
One sister-in-law, Susie Rush of Saginaw, MI, and nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother John E. Rush.
A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Disseler.
Visitation is Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Duker & Haugh.
Private interment will be at Bellerive Gardens in Creve Coeur, MO.
Memorials are suggested to Blessing Heart and Cancer Centers, Wounded Warrior Project, or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com