J. Rush

J. Nelson Rush, 83, of Sellersville, formerly Hatfield, died Wed. Oct. 22 in Rockhill Mennonite Community. He was the loving husband of Bertha (Detweiler) Rush for the past 61 years. Born in Perkasie, he was a son of the late Jacob Paul and Barbara (Wismer) Rush. He worked as an insurance agent for many years before retiring. Nelson was a member of Rocky Ridge Mennonite Church, Quakertown. Surviving with his wife, son Jonathan and wife Deborah, daughters Debra Kratz and husband Floyd, Marjorie Houde & husband David, Kathleen Osore; grandchildren, Janelle, Erik, & Jolene Kratz, Karla & Lars Houde, Emma, Eliseba, Rebeka Osore, David, Coby, & Elizabeth Rush; great-grandchildren Braydon, Ethan, & Avery Kratz; sister Adeline Gehman & husband Robert. The family will greet relatives and friends Fri., Oct 31, 6 - 8 pm in the chapel of Rockhill Mennonite Community, 3250 State Rd., Sellersville and Sat. 12:30 - 2:30 PM at Rocky Ridge Mennonite Church, 114 Rocky Ridge Rd., Quakertown. A memorial service will be held in the church at 3 pm Sat. with interment in the church cemetery to follow. The family suggests that individuals provide an act of kindness for someone in Nelson's memory. Donations may be made to the Memorial Fund at his church. The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown is assisting the family with arrangements. www.janauglefcs.com