Donald Walter Kusk
August 14, 1936 - July 17, 2019
Donald Walter Kusk, 82, of North Fort Myers, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born August 14, 1936, in Chicago, IL to Walter and Emma (Mickelsen) Kusk, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Central High School in Plato Center, IL in 1954. Mr. Kusk proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Before moving to Florida, he volunteered for the Pingree Fire Department. He was a 50 year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers and retired from the Aurora Blacktop Company after 20 years of service where he was a blacktop operator. Don loved golfing, boating, playing cards and enjoying his family. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Judy Kusk; his children: Ron Kusk (Betty), and Rick Kusk; his step-children: Becky Foster (Kent), Bill Marshall, and Jennifer Wilcox (Paul); and his brother, Richard Kusk (Mary Lu). Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pingree Fire Department, c/o Firefighters Association, 39 W 160 Plank Road, Elgin, IL 60123 or to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33907 or www.hopehospice.org or Ladies Aid of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 43 W 301, Plank Road, Hampshire, IL 60140. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 16, 2019 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Plato Center, IL.
Donald Walter Kusk, 82, of North Fort Myers, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born August 14, 1936, in Chicago, IL to Walter and Emma (Mickelsen) Kusk, who preceded him in death. He graduated from... View Obituary & Service Information