David "Chopper" Rusnak
August 22, 1962 ~ July 12, 2020
David “Chopper” Rusnak, age 57, passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on July 12, 2020. He was born August 22, 1962 to Robert and Charlotte Rusnak. Dave was a graduate of Perry High School and a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Thompson. He married his best friend Mariann Rose on June 25, 1983.
Dave was employed with Painesville City Electric. He was a very hard worker, a busy bee and a jack of all trades with a wonderful sense of humor. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed snowmobiling, gardening, meticulous landscaping and vacationing with family. He was notorious for keeping a personal journal.
Dave leaves behind his loving wife of 37 years, Mariann; son Michael (Kaetlyn Shaw) Rusnak; grandson Weston Rusnak; his parents; sisters, Sue (Randy) Myers, Shair (Ray) Myers; brother, Bob (Chris) Rusnak; and nephews, Ryan, Jason, Eric and Drew. He was preceded in death by his nephew Kyle.
Private Family Services will be observed. Dave was an organ and tissue donor, and even in death, is helping others with his kindness.
The Behm Family Funeral home of Madison is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
We send our heartfelt sympathy to Mariann and all of the family. May the Lord bring you peace and comfort in these hard times. Love, Danny, and Cheryl Rusnak and Family
Maryann I was so sorry and saddened when I heard about Dave. You were such good friends and neighbors to us. Dave will be missed.