Russell Ray Veach

Rusty was born in Kansas City, MO on Nov. 2, 19;). He was always cheeky about his age. He graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1963, and became a proud Hornet Dad in 1990.

Rusty fell in love with Rosa M. Toledo in the early 80s in Crestview, Kansas City, Missouri. Their love turned out to lifelong, and In 2022 Rusty moved to Arizona to be closer to her, his daughter, and the granddaughters he doted on. Rosa and Rusty continued their lives together as best friends and next door neighbors, spending time together every day. Rosa eventually became his caregiver, even though he didn’t always make it easy.

Rusty loved his job as an engineer with Chicago Northwestern and BNSF Railroads. His passion for locomotives and trains continued after retirement, and Rusty reveled in taking day trips on Amtrak with his family.

Rusty was a proud member of the NRA and loved going to Gun Shows to purchase historic pieces that needed refurbishment. He delighted in restoring them, taking them apart and putting them back together.

He really enjoyed eating at the all you can eat buffet, Golden Corral buffet. He would make frequent stops at McDonald’s, where he became known as “the pickle man.” Rusty would also go through the drive thru at Wendy’s to get his daily Frosty.

At home he watched old World War movies on his VCR and cheered for Kansas City Chiefs on Sundays. Rusty never turned down a cold beer and would sit outside and enjoy Arizona’s cool night weather while he had a few.

Rusty is survived by his best friend, Rosa Toledo of Surprise, AZ, the world’s luckiest daughter, Rachel Toledo-Miller and his hardworking son-in-law, Ryan Miller, of Tampa, FL. Grandpa Rusty will most be missed by his spoiled granddaughters, Marisol (16) and Camila (12) Miller of Tampa, FL.

In lieu of cards, please consider sharing dinner at Golden Corral with your friends and family in Rusty’s honor.