John "Rusty" Hemmer Benton, Kentucky Obituary

John "Rusty" Hemmer

<p>John “Rusty” Hemmer, 71 of Gilbertsville, Ky, died November 24, 2022, peacefully with his family at his bedside.</p><p><br></p><p>He is survived by his wife, Sharlette Hemmer; his two daughters, Jeana Kaufman (Darrow), Tanya Blair (Mike); brother Ricky Hemmer (Jill) of Bloomfield, KY : sisters, Kim Patton (Russ) of Louisville, KY, Mary Ann Brown (Ray) of Taylorsville, KY and Trish Price (Linton) of Bardstown, KY; Eight grandkids, Katelyn, Michael, Alivia, Mark, Manny, Grace, Kailey, Liam; Five great-grandkids, Jeremiah, Raygan, Owen, Emerson, Hayden, and one on the way.</p><p><br></p><p>He was preceded in death by his parents, The late John Russell Hemmer and the late Ruth Ellen (Williams) Hemmer and his brother Bobby Hemmer.</p><p><br></p><p>Rusty was an amazing husband, daddy, and papaw. He never met a stranger and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He loved trains, his family, tinkering and repairing motors, watching Louisville basketball, and NASCAR. He was a kid at heart and still rolled around the floor with his great-grandkids. He loved the babies, and there was no limit to him fooling around, tickling, and playing. He was a jack of all trades and a master of most.</p><p><br></p><p>He will be sorely missed. Known by many and loved by all.</p><p><br></p><p>A memorial service will be held at a later date.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
June 14, 1951 - November 24, 202206/14/195111/24/2022
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tami prince
December 3, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Rusty’s passing. I just saw him at the store & didn’t know anything was wrong. He was a great guy, mom thought the work would have him & I enjoyed having him for a renter when he was repairing motors. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Tami &...
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Jeanacarol Kaufman
November 27, 2022
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Jeanacarol Kauf5
November 27, 2022
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Jodie Kaufman
November 26, 2022
Had many great times with Rusty and his wife sharlette love both of them my blessings are with you and my prayers
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Tanya Blair
November 26, 2022
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Tanya Blair
November 26, 2022
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Tanya Blair
November 26, 2022
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Tanya BlairBlair
November 26, 2022
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