Rusty was born on September 6, 1936, in Bashor, Kansas to Raleigh Morgan Saighman and Mildred May Saighman. Rusty finished his schooling with a GED but was a "Jack of all trades." He spent time in the aviation industry, fire suppression, building maintenance along with real estate, just to name a few. Rusty lived his entire life in the Kansas City area and had four biological children, and two step children.
Rusty is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Saighman; son John David Saighman; step children, Gary Strevel and Donna Bingham.
Rusty is survived by his wife, Jayne Saighman; children, Donald Saighman, Christine (Phillip) Lewis, Bear (Tammy) Saighman; sister Nancy (Dale) Amfhar and many loved grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff at Lifescape Law firm, Liberty health and wellness, as well as Ascend hospice for all the love that was provided to Rusty.