Henry George Brust

Brust, Henry George entered into rest January 15, 2012. Henry had been a resident of Roseville, California for 45 years. He was 90 years old at the time of passing while at the Roseville Care Center due to complications arising from kidney failure and cardiac arrest.

Henry was born on May 27, 1921 at Genesee Depot, WI to parents Henry Martin Brust and Gertrude Anna Sugden. He was nicknamed Bud around the house, on account of sharing the name of his father. One of five children, Henry's siblings were sister Gertrude (known as Betty), sister Ida Mae, sister Carole, and brother Dale. Living in rural Wisconsin, Henry went to a country school, eventually graduating from high school in Waukesha, WI. He spent his youth working on a farm doing whatever chores he could with his treasured dog, Nick. He became known as Pinky-from his shock of red hair-and would eventually pick up his favored lifelong hobby during high school, woodworking.

Upon graduation he took a job driving for Morey trucking, he drove mostly routes between Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois never having had a single accident in his tenure. In his 20s, Henry also joined the U.S. Army, serving as both a driver and cook domestically and overseas during World War 2. He was proud to serve his country for four years, returning home to one very excited dog. While living in Waukesha, WI he met his loving wife, Dorothy who had been a close friend of his sister, Carole. They were married on June 21, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI and have been lovingly devoted since. Shortly after getting married, with the help of his father, built his own home with his wife, Dorothy, next to his parent's farm. They were very active with both their family and many dear friends at this time. Eventually Henry and Dorothy would sell their cherished home after weather turned very cold, and an unexpected surgery forced Henry to change professions.

He took a job for a chemical plant and bought a home in Citrus Heights with his wife and children following barely a month later. After around two years Henry took a job with the city of Roseville driving backhoe. Eventually moving on to become a serviceman for Placer County Water Agency and moving quickly to a Lead Serviceman, finally retiring as the Foreman after a 25 year tenure.

He is survived by his spouse: Dorothy (Roseville, CA). Children: Douglas (Pilot Hill, CA), Charlynn (Ephrata, WA), and Craig (Roseville, CA). And grandchildren: Chris, Heather, Douglas Junior, Nathan, and Geoff. Numerous great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews also blessed his life and will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by parents Henry and Gertrude, siblings Gertrude (Betty), Ida Mae, and Dale. He was also preceded in death by one child, daughter Darlene, who passed away at only six months.

Henry's Memorial Service will be held Mon., Jan. 23 at 10:00am at Mount Vernon Memorial Park. There will be a Military Honor Service in his honor for his service to this country. The officiant will be his pastor, Don Wilson of Loomis Church of Christ. Henry would like to thank the Loomis Church of Christ, the U. S. Armed Forces, and the Elder Craftsman in Old Sacramento for helping to keep his life so full of joy and purpose for so many years. He had a wonderful sense of humor, loving to laugh. Henry will be dearly missed by those who have known and loved him for so long. Live life loved.