David Lee Rusboldt

David was born to Robert and Delma (nee Freund) Rusboldt on September 3, 1948 in Harvard, IL. He came from a big family of 5 brothers and 3 sisters. On May 21, 2005 David married Nancy (nee Kraft Randolph) who survives him. Also surviving are his children, Katina (Christopher) Collier and Chad (Aimee) Rusboldt. Step children Nicole (Michael) Kropp and Nina (Nate Brinker) Randolph. Grandchildren Jada (Jacob) Pliskey, Jordyn (Colton) Phelan, Jaklyn (Noah Wrigley) Bosserman, Colin Rusboldt, Cody Rusboldt, CT Rusboldt, Nolan Haddad, Adelynn Kropp, and Dantley Kropp. Great grandchildren Orson Phelan and Emerson Pliskey.

David graduated from Elston High School in 1966 and then joined the United States Air Force. He was a Veteran of Vietnam Nam; deployed 1969-1970. David owned R & R Distributing Inc DBA Deans Food and was in trucking for over 35 years. He owned Port Stop Gas Station and Laundromat for 10 years. David then opened KnuckleHeads Sports Bar and Grill in 2011. In 2017, he retired to Sebring, Florida where he was an avid golfer. He enjoyed many years playing 12 and 16 inch softball in men’s leagues. He played in dart tournaments state and regional. David loved being outdoors with his plants and gardening. He always loved to dance. David enjoyed spending time volunteering with the Bible Fellowship Church Family working with the men’s crew.