In Memory
Robert Rush
Dec. 21, 1925 - March 19, 2011
MESA, AZ - Robert "Bob" Rush died peacefully with his family around him on March 19, 2011, in Mesa, Arizona. Born on December 21, 1925, in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Graduated from Riley High School in South Bend, Indiana, and then joined the Army to serve during WW II (1944-1946), in the European Theater.
Bob then proceeded to a career pitching in Major League Baseball. He played from 1947-1960 as a starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Braves and Chicago White Sox. Bob was a two-time National League All-Star and was the starting pitcher in the third game of the 1958 World Series with the Braves.
Preceded in death by his wife, Alberta Jane Rush (1994).
Survived by four children-Cindy (Roger), Rojane (Ric), Ransom (Jennifer) and Reid (Tanya); five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held March 24, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in thet Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Main St., Mesa, Arizona. Bob has requested to be buried at The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. (private service). In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 4343 E. Camelback Road, Suite 230, Phoenix, Arizona 85018. www.jdrf.org. Arrangements entrusted to Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel, (480) 832-3500. www.melchermission.com
Published by South Bend Tribune on Mar. 23, 2011.
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