Everett Rush

Everett Rush, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living of Austin. Everett was born March 25, 1935, in rural Austin, Minnesota, the son of George and Mary (Skov) Rush. He graduated from Austin High School in 1954. Everett was a lifelong Austin resident and held various work positions throughout the area, including several years with the Mower County Highway Department. He loved being outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. Everett enjoyed many fishing trips to Big Boy Lake; he even had a cabin named after him. He also enjoyed watching wildlife shows on TV and was an ace at fixing vacuum cleaners.

Survivors include his son, Travis Rush of Austin, MN; siblings, Evelyn Amundson of Albert Lea, MN, Donald (Mona) Rush of Austin, MN; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Rush; brother, Darrel Rush; and longtime companion, Diana Johnson.