Evan L. Ruschill, 63, died July 1, 2024 at New London Specialty Care in New London. Born on April 27, 1961, he was the son of Virgil and Jane Fuhrer Ruschill.
Evan attended Sperry Elementary School, and Mediapolis Junior and Senior High Schools, graduating in 1979. He was active in the music program and drove a school bus for two years on a regular route and for extracurricular activities. He was also a 4-H member.
After obtaining a business degree from Scott Community College, he worked for Davenport Bank and Hockenbergs Restaurant Supply. He then earned his nursing degree from Blackhawk College, working as an RN at a nursing home and hospitals in Davenport, Chicago, and St. Louis.
Evan loved cars, and owned many in his lifetime. In addition to his love of cars and driving, he enjoyed music, movies, and searching antique stores and flea markets for treasures for himself and to gift to others.
Evan is survived by his father, Virgil Ruschill of Burlington, his sister Colleen (Don) Squires of Clatskanie, Ore., and his brother Alan (Sue) Ruschill of Burlington. He is also survived by nieces and nephews Ben, Bethany (Michael), Emily, Jamie (Patrick), and Renae (Richard), and great nieces and nephew Zac, Zoey Jane, and Luna, as well as aunts, an uncle, and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother Jane, his sister and brother-in-law Jill and Dennis Dickey, his grandparents, and two uncles.
His body will be cremated, with inurnment at Aspen Grove Cemetery. Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to Every Step Hospice, 118 N Main St, Mt. Pleasant IA 52641.