Kenneth Ruschill Nelson
1924 - 2014 (89 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. Kenneth Ruschill Nelson was born on 29 Aug 1924 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa (son of Kermit Carl Nelson and Hattie Mathilda Ruschill); died on 27 Mar 2014 in East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Kenneth Ruschill Nelson, Galesburg Chapel 89, of Coal Valley, Ill., died at 1:19 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014 in Hope Creek Nursing Home, East Moline, Ill.
He was born August 29, 1924 in Sperry, Iowa the son of Kermit C. and Hattie M. (Ruschill) Nelson.
He is survived by his special friend and companion, Scott Markley of Coal Valley and cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ken worked for Burlington Truck Lines in Galesburg, Moline, and Peoria for 30 years and retired from Consolidated Freightways in Peoria after 12 years. He graduated from Monmouth High School and Brown's Business College. Ken was a member of Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities. He was past president of Galesburg Jaycees and past treasurer of Illinois State Jaycees. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of Alpha Masonic Lodge 155 in Galesburg, the Scottish Rite in Moline, and the Mohammed Shrine in Peoria. Ken was also a member of Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Club in Peoria.
Ken served in the United States Army, Illinois National Guard, and Army Reserves for 34 years, retiring as Lt. Colonel. He served in Korea and was awarded the Bronze Star.
Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2014 at Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington, Iowa. Rev. Rich Hendricks will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127015681/kenneth-ruschill-nelson
2. Kermit Carl Nelson was born on 27 Jul 1901 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 15 May 1988; was buried on 18 May 1988 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Name:
son of Charles Nelson and Hilda Peterson
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101283040/kermit-carl-nelson
Block 3275, lot 029, grave 01Kermit married Hattie Mathilda Ruschill on 16 May 1923 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Hattie (daughter of Frank Ruschill and Martha Sommerfelt) was born on 11 Aug 1902 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 31 Jan 2003; was buried on 04 Feb 2003 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Hattie Mathilda Ruschill was born on 11 Aug 1902 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa (daughter of Frank Ruschill and Martha Sommerfelt); died on 31 Jan 2003; was buried on 04 Feb 2003 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101283121/hattie-mathilda-nelson
Block 3275, lot 029, grave 02Children:
- 1. Kenneth Ruschill Nelson was born on 29 Aug 1924 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 27 Mar 2014 in East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Generation: 3
6. 
Frank Ruschill was born on 22 Jan 1877 in Austria; died on 19 Apr 1951 in Flint River Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 20 Apr 1951 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1920, Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1925, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
Frank Ruschill
Mediapolis – Frank Ruschill died unexpectedly at his home in Flint River township at 6:30 p.m. April 19.
Apparently in his usual health, Ruschill had been working abut the farm until the day he had retired from full participation in the farm management 6 years ago. A native of Austria, Ruschill was born Jan. 22, 1877, and was brought to the United States when he was 7 years old. On Feb. 26, 1901, he was married to Martha Sommerfeld, who survives, as do 6 children: Elmer Ruschill and Mrs. Florence Stoll, both of Burlington, Mrs. Stella Lucas and Mrs. Beatrice Mehmken, both of Sperry; Mrs. Hattie Nelson, Galesburg, Ill., and Raymond Ruschill, of Mediapolis.
Also surviving are 2 brothers: Joseph Ruschill, Burlington, and Charles Ruschill, Colfax; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Brothers and sisters died previously.
Ruschill was a member of the IOOF and Rebekah lodges at Sperry.
Services will be held at the Sperry Methodist church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Rev. Gerald M. Rosenberge will officiate, and burial will be in Memorial park cemetery, Burlington.
The body is at the Fry chapel.
Burlington Hawk-Eye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa. Friday 20 April 1951. Page 16.
Name:
son of Joseph Ruschill and Amelia Nutz
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101301910/frank-ruschill
Lakeview section, Lot 119, Space 4.Frank married Martha Sommerfelt on 26 Feb 1901. Martha was born on 06 Sep 1879 in Germany; died in 1964 in Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Martha Sommerfelt was born on 06 Sep 1879 in Germany; died in 1964 in Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Name:
daughter of William Frederick Sommerfeld and Ottillie Augusta Netzel
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101301991/martha-ann-ruschill
Lakeview section, Lot 119, Space 3.Notes:
Married:
Marriage information for announcement for 50th wedding annivarsary, Burlington Hawkeye Gazette, 21 Feb 1951.Children:
- Stella Mae Ruschill was born on 29 Jun 1901 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 29 Sep 1992 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 02 Nov 1992 in Saint John's Cemetery, Flint River Township, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 3. Hattie Mathilda Ruschill was born on 11 Aug 1902 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 31 Jan 2003; was buried on 04 Feb 2003 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Florence Ruschill was born on 14 Aug 1904 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 16 May 1976; was buried on 19 May 1976 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Elmer Ruschill was born on 10 Jun 1906 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 13 Jun 1981 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 16 Jun 1981 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Beatrice Dorothy Ruschill was born on 18 Apr 1908 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died on 19 Jun 2002; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Raymond Delbert Ruschill was born on 23 Jan 1911 in Prairie Grove, Clarke County, Iowa; died on 11 Nov 1989 in Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.