Wesley D. Rust, age 88, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Essentia Health-St. Mary"s Medical Center Duluth, MN.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Caitlin Rowan; and son, Dale Rust.

Wes is survived by his wife, Lynn Bluege-Rust; daughters, Cynthia (John) Augsbury and Nancy Bjorklund (Steve Dainty); son, Jason (Stacy) Leber; grandchildren, Tyler Leber, Thomas Dainty, Maddie St. Sauver, Nathan Leber, and Eric Manhood; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

A private family service will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your choice or the ASPCA, Shriner"s Children"s Hospital of Minneapolis, or St. Joseph Indian School in Chamberlain, SC.