Wayne Russell Jousma, Jr.

Wayne Russell “Rusty” Jousma, Jr. 55 of Ontonagon passed away on April 14, 2015 at his home with his wife and family by his side.

Rusty was born on June 29, 1959 in Lower Michigan to his parents Wayne and Goldie Jousma.  They moved to Bruce Crossing where he went to school in Ewen. Rusty worked for the Forest Service right out of high school.  He was employed with Pestka Construction for 23 years.  Rusty worked for 4 years at Moyle Construction and his most recent job was with T & T Trucking. 

Rusty was united in marriage to Tammy (Letson) on May 6, 1994. Together, they made their home in Ontonagon.  In his spare time Rusty enjoyed farming and working with his hands. He also loved to be outdoors. Rusty was a loving, caring, giving person and will be sadly missed by many.

Rusty was blessed with and is survived by 7 sons; Wayne (Melissa) of Washington, Josh (Katie) of Louisiana, Sean (Brandy) of Louisiana, Jeff (Skye) of Louisiana, Tommy of Ontonagon, Timmy of Wisconsin, and Cody of Ontonagon.  He is also survived by his wife Tammy, 10 Grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, 8 brothers; Tom (Ellene), Rob (Patty), Joe, Pete (Wanda), Ben (Kim), Bruce (Dawn), Phil, Paul, his in-laws Linda (Howie) Bussiere, Fred (Maryann) Lundberg, Nyra (Ken) Ison & Bobbi (Dave) Ashley.

Rusty was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Charles, mother and father in law Robert and Betty Letson & brother in law William Lundberg.

Visitation services will be held at the Cane Funeral Home in Ontonagon on Friday, April 17th beginning at 4 p.m.  Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m.

Friends may leave comndolences for the family at canefuneralhome.com.

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