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Roland Rusie, Jr.

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Date Of Birth: May 5, 1948
Date Of Death: December 2, 2009

Roland Cecil Rusie Jr., 61, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Dec 2, 2009.He was born in Indianapolis to Roland Sr. and Norma Jean Rusie. At 10 years old he was baptized at Lawrence Baptist Church by Dr. Robert Messer. After High School he enlisted in the US Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam Era. After an honorable discharge he worked for Navistar for almost 40 years.Roland was a proud member of UAW Local 98 and was President from 1998 until his passing.He was also a Mason, and also served his community as a Shriner.Above all was his family. Roland is survived by his loving wife Becke; children Roland Rusie III, Jerry Lee Chilton, Jerry Rusie, Daryl Chilton, Kimberly Lucas, Angela Woods, Nicholas Rusie; 21 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother Norma Jean Rusie-Bueke (husband Robert) and brothers Larry Rusie and Barry Rusie.He was preceded in death by his father and brother Kevin.Visitation will be held from 5-8pm Sunday and 10am-12pm Monday at Soldier’s Memorial Chapel in Ft. Harrison, with funeral at 12pm. He will be laid to rest with military honors at Washington Park East.

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  1. Brother, some of the best times I had in my life were with you. I will cherish them always. You were a good Union Man – president of Local 98. See ya in the next life.
    Becky, remember we are always here for you. God be with you & your family.

  2. I am glad I was able to know Roland
    an all around great guy – a good man who
    will be missed by many. He left his mark in our world, a good one. Now he has peace. We will all
    meet up again with him in his world one day – a better place than here.
    Untill then ..
    Becky,
    know that our hearts go out to
    you & Angy & the rest. Call if you
    need to. God Bless & be with you all.

  3. Becky, we can only imagine how difficult Roland’s passing is for
    you and all of the combined family.
    May God bless and keep in your time of sorrow.

  4. it was a pleasure to have met you , my people love you ,and so do so many others, you will be missed Roland , tell my brother Seamus we love him will ya , thx see ya pal…

  5. What a super and smart person you were. Maybe someday the people that disagreed with you will finally find out that you were
    fighting for their their best interest. You were a super union man and will always be respected. You knew the true meaning of solidarity. You will be greatly missed. It was an honer to work with you as well as know you.

  6. It’s been an honor to be Roland’s friend. As he told us before he left “we’ll see each other again” and once again he’s leading the way. Becky if you need anything all you have to do is call.

  8. Roland Rusie a man whom I considered my father..Words cant explain how I feel about him..I love him and cant wait to meet him again..May god bless…Rest in peace Dad!! p.s.Thanks for all the kind words from everyone to the family and to my mother..It is much appreciated and very heart warming to know how well Roland was loved!!

  9. May his whispers from Heaven
    where all his pain is gone,
    give you all the comfort you
    will need to carry on~

    Love Tammy,& Dennis Brackenridge

  10. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked in the Health & Fitness Center at Navistar and had the privelidge of working with Roland on more than one occasion. He will be missed. God bless your family.

  11. I send my condolences to Becky and the family.Roland did a great job as the President of Local 98 UAW.He helped everyone that he could at Navistar even when they did not agree with him.He will be missed by all of us.

  12. Becke and family sorry to hear of cousin Roland passing. I know he was loved and respected by several people I’ve spoken with over the years. May he rest in peace, Semper Fi cousin until we meet again.

  13. Roland was a good friend, and was
    always there for everyone.He will
    be sadly missed.
    Pat Cherry and Family

  14. I had the the pleasure of knowing Roland since 1994.He was a good union offical and a good brother to all.My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

  15. Becke, Roland will be sorely missed by all who had the privledge of knowing him. I will always love and remember him as a great friend and unionist. He was truly a great and honorable man. Sincerest prayers to you and yous, Bozo

  16. Roland was a great Brother,Leader and Friend to so many people. Words cannot express what a loss this is to those of us who benefitted from knowing him.

  17. I was honored to serve with Roland on the commitee from 1992 till 1998.
    We were always proud of him.He never let the people of 98 down. He will be missed by evryone. God bless Becky, and his love ones!

  18. Uncle Larry and Aunt Connie, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.

  20. Becky,I can’t put into words as to how I feel. I loved Roland as a brother. May God help and be with you during this difficult time. I’ll never forget the good time we shared. Love Mike

  22. may god be with you becky,love margo,he will never be forgotton.he was a great man.and loved by many people.

  23. Becky we are so sorry to hear of Roland’s passing he was well liked by everyone I worked with him his first day in the plant and we were friends for forty years
    Ray and Pam Blakely

  24. Roland was the very first person to welcome me upon arrival at the Indianapolis plant. I am very sadend of the loss of not only a very good friend and union brother, but also a great man who was a sheperd to anyone that asked for his help. The world is a better place because you were here Roland. God bless you and watch over your family. Your friend forever, Bob Griffin

  25. My deepest sympathy to the family for the lost of your loved one.

    Navistar coworker Charlie Fountain

  26. Roland was a top drawer individual. I worked with him for forty years and have nothing negative to say about him. He was also a fellow Marine, that makes him family! I share in your huge loss but remember this: “We never leave our Marines on the battlefield”! Through prayer, we will lift him up (To Heaven). May God continue to bless the family. Amen.

    Semper Fi
    Freeman

  27. TO GOD BE THE GLORY.GRACE AND PEACE BE WITH YOUR FAMILY.WEEPING MAY ENDUREATH FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING,BLESSED BE THE NAME OF JESUS,AMEN

  29. Ro was a great friend and was always there to help whenever ask. He will be missed beyond words.

  30. The members of Local UAW 2911; would like to give their condolences to the Rusie family. Roland had gave our Local great encouragement and knowledge during it’s rough times. Roland will be truly missed. God Bless,
    Local UAW 2911 membership

  33. A real brother! We are union brothers and Masonic brothers beyond that we are friends. You taught me the word brother was more dynamic than the matrix of the biological family and deeper than the paradigm of racial complexities. Brothers are those who share all common goals and aspire for great heights together. Thank you

  34. Roland, you will be missed! We did not always see eye to eye on things at work but when we talked about family your eyes would light up and I could see how proud you were! Always enjoyed talking about coaching boys. I never told you this but I really respected you and enjoyed knowing you. I will miss you.

  36. Becky I will truly mist Roland I am sorry I will not be Indy for the services. I am currently out of town ,and not be back for a week.
    You have my deepest of sympathy.
    Herbie

  38. My deepest sympathy to the family for the lost of your loved one. Unfortunately, I am currently out of state and unable to attend funeral.

    Jeff Thatcher

  39. May the memories that Roland gave all of us last forever, and be cherished even longer.My sympathy to the family.May GOD bless you.

  40. Dear Norma: So sorry to hear of your loss of Roland, Jr. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family.

    Very Sincerely,
    Cousin, Betty and Vernon (Gene) Bartlett

  41. Norma: Please know that our thoughys and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your son Roland.

  42. You were a good friend who I sometimes teased about your Starsky and Hutch car you used to own. You helped me with a lot of problems over the years as a stewart then a president. You will be greatly missed. Becky if you need anything call me, groundhog.

  43. Becky@Family Are prayers are with you.Roland was one of the best chairman I had the privlidge to work with.He always had the best interests of the WHOLE membership in his heart, young or old. He made me feel welcome from day one,and always had time for my questions day or night. UAW has lost a VERY GOOD BROTHER. Sincerely Butch @ Vicki Whiteman

  44. THANKS FOR HIS SERVICE AS A MARINE,
    UNION OFFICIAL,AND GOOD HUMAN BEING.HE WILL BE MISSED

  45. Becky,

    We wanted you to know how sorry we were to hear of Roland’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.
    Roland was a nice man and a pleasure to help when he came into the Credit Union.

    May he always rest in peace.

    The Harvester Financial Credit Union Girls
    Barb, Brandi, Carla, Debbie,
    Emelinda, Joy, LaDonna, Lauren,
    Luana, Michelle, Nikki, Sarah A.,
    Sarah M., and Teresa

  46. So sorry I could not attend the funeral services. Roland did so much for me, and he will be greatly missed by all of his working family.

    God Bless all of the Rusie Family

  47. I am sorry for your loss! I worked with Roland at Navistar. Roland was a great guy who always cared about his fellow coworkers and always looked out for their best interest. It was my pleasure to have known Roland! You and your family are in my prayers.

  48. Rest in peace brother, you will be missed by hundreds of people who hold you in the highest regard. Thank you so much for all you gave of yourself to help us be a stronger Union.

  50. I worked with Roland for many years, he was a good friend and really looked out for the employees at Navistar. He will really be missed. Sorry I can’t attend the services Im in Florida for the winter. You have our deepest sympathy. Bill & Ginny Pryor

  51. roland u were always one of the nicest, honest, geniune men i ever knew and will be missed always

  52. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHOWING YOUR RESPECTS,ROLAND WAS A VERY LOVED MAN AND A VERY GOOD UNION PERSON AND WE LOVE HIM AND WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH AND TO FRIENDS WHO STOOD BY MY SIDE FRIENDS AND FAMILY ALIKE I LOVE AND THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND TO THE FUNERAL HOME I THANK YOU VERY MUCH. BECKE AND SHALIE AND FAMILY

  53. I’m going to miss my brother “Bubba”. He exemplified the Unionism of Walter Reuther and the rest of the leaders that truly cared about thier brothers and sisters. He never lost sight of the real goals and ideals of the UAW. I used to tell him, and I think he ageed, that that the real UAW union movement began and ended at the local level. He will be remembered as the local president that never forgot that the union was really for and about the members.

  54. Roland would always put a smile on my face. Always teasing me I’m going to really miss him.

  55. Hello my name is joshua Ryan Clark…i do belive i have a relationship towards this man..he has a child named Roland Cecil Rusie correct? Roland had a child with a “Sharon Clark” correct? I am his son joshua…i haven’t had the chance to have a conversation with my father my whole life. im twenty now…so i would like for anyone that knows anything to email me….anyone that may know Roland…please let me know. I decided that im old enough to see my father after all these years and just get to know the man that helped brought me into thiis world. Please help me. My deepest regards to the family that lost Roland Cecil Rusie, Jr. -Joshua Ryan Clark.

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