Michael Rush

Michael Rush, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Michael was born in Des Moines, IA to Guy and Ann Rush. He graduated from Dowling High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. It was while he was stationed in Germany that he met his wife of 45 years Marlene Stelzer. Michael was self-employed most of his life owning investment properties and a cleaning business.

Michael was a loving and sweet man with a very strong faith and a love for reading the Bible. He shared his faith with anyone who walked through his doors. Visitors could expect to be invited to sit and talk about Jesus at the kitchen table as any friend of his daughters, neighbor, cleaning lady or home health care worker could testify. He often quoted scripture and wanted everyone to know the love of Jesus and be saved.

An academic who studied history and theology, Michael valued education and was once invited to join Mensa, the high IQ society. Michael built the family home by applying what he learned from reading a “how to” book.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene; daughters, Nicole (Mike) Gathercole and Jackie Moberg; grandchildren, Kayla, Rae, Avery, and Adeline; his siblings, Betty Ann Lile, Guy Rush, and his twin sister, Judith Rush Daniel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at the funeral home and directed to Mercy Hospice - Johnston where the nursing staff helped Dad prepare for heaven in a peaceful and dignified way. We are particularly grateful to Jan, Noreen, and Hannah (who has clearly found her calling as God’s servant).

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 16 at 2 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 8301 Aurora Ave. in Urbandale, IA. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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