'I'm sorry I am too late to thank Mr. Rusmisel myself, but I am hoping some of his family may read this. I was a freshman at Jefferson in fall, 1965, and I wanted to get out of my geometry class because the teacher (Mr. Oliva) taught things in a way quite different from the standard textbook approach. My Dad went to see Mr. Rusmisel to switch me to the other section, but he insisted Mr. Oliva was truly outstanding and that I should give him more of a chance (I recall he told my Dad that the school from which they had recruited Mr. Oliva was "fighting mad" that he had left for Jefferson). He promised that if I didn't like it within two weeks, he would let me switch to the other section. Well, I did come around within those two weeks, and as a consequence I have developed a lifelong love of math that I otherwise wouldn't have had; I can't begin to describe the extent to which this has improved the quality of my life. I wish I could thank Mr. Rusmisel personally, but as I said, I hope some of his relatives see this and know how much he was appreciated.'

'Dorothy, Leanne & Lanette - I'm saddened to hear of David's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With love, your cousin Pam'

'Mr. David was one of the two most significant influences in my life (the other, my stepdad). I went into education because of him and spent 30+ years in the classroom. I always tried to replicate his fairness, honesty, and compassion for my students that he had given all of us in Ag. Without Mr. David I probably would have never gone to college. I know I am a better man because of Mr. David. My most heartfelt condolences to the family.'

'Dorothy and daughters you have my heartfelt sympathy. 
Bruce & other FFA boys thought so much of David.

'David helped me win a scholarship to Texas A&M in 1952. He and his dad had a great influence on my life. David was very supportive of his former students and even came to the funeral of one of his Burbank students, Bruce Norris. David will be remembered with honor and respect. He will be missed.'

'In my whole teaching career I never worked with a finer administrator than David Rusmisel. He was both deservidly admired and respected by the faculty and students at Burbank High School. He was always there for me when I needed help, and helped make me a better teacher. Additionally, I admire him for the fact that he was a great American, having fought for us in World War II. 
Bettie joins me in extending our sympathy to his lovely wife Dorothy and all of their family. We will all miss him mightily, but we appreciate the fact that he left both the field of education and our country better for his having been here. I wish there were more Americans like David Rusmisel. 
God bless all of you, 
Charles and Bettie Schrade 
~'

'Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.'

'Mr. Rusmisel was a great administrator and easily approachable for a high school student. I knew him when I attended Burbank (Class of 1967). He had a great sense of humor even when the joke was on him. I am a better person having known him.'

'I'm so very sorry to hear about the lost of Mr.Rusmisel.My deepest thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Clara'

'Mr Rusmisel was one of the most respecpected men i ever knew. He was my Vice Pricipal and very important in my life and countless others.'

'We are so sorry to hear about your loss and all the members of the Altar Society express their deepest sympathy to you and your family. 
We have scheduled a mass to be said for David on Sunday, November 3rd at 6:00 PM. 
May blessings and prayers.'

'I was saddened to read of the passing of Mr. David, as he was called when he was an Ag teacher. I did not take ag, but knew Mr. Rusmisel to be a kind and caring person. He was always fair, honest, and consistent in his dealings with students. He had a great and loving demeanor and as I was told, he made a great administrator. He was an outstanding educator and person. My wife and I wish to extend our sincerest condolences to Mrs. Rusmisel and the family. May the peace of our Lord be with you. Burbank High School and the SAISD was a better place as a result of Mr. David Rusmisel having been there. 
Frank & Sharon Arnold'

'My wife Andrea, son Logan and myself all send our deepest condolences. David really was a great man with a great life.'

'David Rusmisel was my uncle (my mother's brother). A truly good man. Condolences Dorothy, Leanne and Lanette.'

'Dear Dorothy, Leanne, Leanette, Donnie and kids,

'I am proud of being one of his students A man I will never forget and my favorite teacher of all time. God bless all . (Burbank 1957)'

'Lanette and family: This loss will certainly leave a hole in your family tree and more than a memory--of that we can be certain. It is said, though, when someone you love becomes a memory, those memories become a treasure. My prayer for you and your family: may you share those memories with each other and bring peace and comfort in the days ahead to all of you; and may you treasure all those moments that made memories...and lastly, may his love live on in you and each other as well.'

'My prayers and heartfelt condolences for the family. Mr. Rusmisel hired me as a Personnel Administrator for Paraprofessional & Classified Employees with SAISD many years ago. I admired him and will always have fond memories of our work and conversations.'

'Dorothy, Leanne & Lanette - I'm sad to hear of David's death. My thoughts are with all of you. With love , your niece & cousin Judy'

'Dorothy and Family, Margaret & I send share your grief. Dave was a true gentleman. i will miss our birthday calls'

'We were saddened to learn of David's death. 
Please accept our deepest sympathy. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

'My sincere Condolences to Mr. Rusmisel's family...I was a Student at Burbank High School (1964) graduate. He was very well respected by all, we held him in Very High Esteem! May GOD hold each one of you close and help you through this most difficult time. With fond memories, I remain. Nancy McMurtrey'

'My heartfelt sympathy to you, Dorothy,Leeann and Lanette in your loss of a very special person. I always considered it a privilege to have had both of you touch my life. David leaves behind a legacy of professionalism that is not common. He certainly assisted me as I attempted to live my passion to be an educator.His dedication to education was contagious . God Bless David and his precious family. Affectionately, Meredith Key'

'Rest in peace. Thank you for being a great leader at Burbank High School and keeping us straight. Class of 1964.'

'My sincere sympathy to you, Dorothy, Lanette, Leanne and her family. You all will be in my prayers.

'You was a very good man and person when I was going to school at Burbank High School. You are going to be miss my friend. Please rest in Piece. And Prayer's going out to your wife and family. God Bless you all.'

'Dorothy, Leanne, Lanette and Family 
To you and your whole family, He's not gone just moved on My condolences to you in your time of sorrow. May your heart be comforted today and tomorrow, You will miss his presence being there all around But I can assure you he's moved to better ground. He closed his eyes here on this earth. But opened them to heaven where there is new birth. Time will heal the sorrow, Loving memories you will always share. My heart goes out to you I know he was loved and cared for. My family and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers God Bless Nina, Darrell and Cody'

'With deepest sympathy to Dorothy, Leanne, and Lanette. David was a dear friend of mine as well as an associate superintendent.'

'God bless you. From your student from Burbank 
High School, 1965.'

'What a great man. I will remember him as a very firm but fair person. We will miss him. My condolences to the family. Wayne Garcia, Burnank class of 1964'

OBITUARY

David Lee Rusmisel

January 28, 1924 – October 9, 2013

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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