Bernard F. Brust Jr.

Mr. Bernard F. Brust Jr. age 90 of Ullin, died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born December 28, 1924 in Wetaug, the son of Bernard F. Sr. and Marie Ihle Brust. He married Dorothy Mae Bryand on June 26, 1948 in Cobden. She preceded him in death on December 10, 2012. Bernard is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Brown of Jonesboro; son, Anthony Brust of Ullin; grandchildren, Todd A. Brown, Anna Marie "Misty" Knupp, Adam Brust and Tiffany Brown; great-grandchildren, Jaron, Payton, Tyler, Julian, Logan, Andrew, Alex, Addison and Jaden; sisters, Dorothy Christenson of Elgin and Elizabeth Clark of Panama City, Florida; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Dorothy Mae Brust. Bernard was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II, and served in the Army Military Police. Bernard was the superintendent of Columbia Rock Quarry for fifty-two years. Funeral mass for Mr. Bernard F. Brust Jr. will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2015 in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cobden with Father Uriel Salamanca officiating. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Cobden. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. and until the service hour at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cobden. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home and at the church. Visitation Service Friday, March 20, 2015,9:30AM-11:00AM St. Joseph's Catholic Church 101 North Centennial Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, March 20, 2015,11:00AM St. Joseph's Catholic Church 101 North Centennial Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Cemetery Service Friday, March 20, 2015,12:00PM St. Joseph Cemetery Ash Street Cobden, Illinois 62920