He was born March 14, 1939 in Pensacola, FL the son of Lee and Louise (Thompson) Lansdon. He was a 1957 graduate of J.M. Tate High School in Pensacola and then went on to proudly serve our Nation as a member of the United States Army.
For many years he worked for Troy Mills. He also participated in the Men’s Softball League in Keene, well into his 60’s.
On October 16, 1965 he married the love of his life, Joanne Kivela. They enjoyed many years and wonderful memories together.
Rusty was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He and his wife traveled across the country, stopping in many places and camping; they traveled all the way from the East Coast to Alaska. While he was out enjoying nature he would often look for uniquely shaped rocks, especially those shaped like hearts to bring home to share with his family and friends.
Rusty was a very compassionate and outgoing person who would do anything for anyone and who never met a stranger. He was able to fix just about anything and if he didn’t know how to fix something, he would learn.
Sharing humor and making others smile was also something that brought him great joy. He always knew how to lighten the mood or tell the best jokes.
Above all, Rusty loved to be surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren and his great-grandson. Whether it was for a family meal, celebration or simply to watch the baseball or football game, he was happiest with those that he loved.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne Lansdon;, his daughters, Lisa L. Hautanen and her husband Michael and Katherine E. Lansdon and her husband Abe Gautreau; his sons, William E. Lansdon and his wife Dulcy and David G. Lansdon and his loving partner Selena; thirteen grandchildren, one great-grandson, his brothers, Robert and Jimmie Lansdon; his sisters, Mary Craig, Gladys Wickham and Patricia Wells; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. He is predeceased by his sisters, Bertha Koski, Ruby Craig and Ada Farrow and his brothers, Clarence, Joe, Jeff, and Jerry.
A Celebration of Rusty’s life will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2019 from 11am to 2pm at the Samuel E. Paul Community Center, 61 South Rd, Troy, NH.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Samuel E. Paul Community Center, 61 South Rd. Troy, NH. 03465.
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