Jack Rustad

Rustad, Jack Age 52, of Zimmerman, MN passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 20th, 2017. Jack was born on August 20, 1964 in Rochester, MN. to Ruth (Matson) Rustad and James R. Rustad. Jack attended catholic schools in Rochester and graduated in 1982 from Lourdes High School. Jack went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in Business & Marketing at Arizona State University and was proud to be a Sun Devil graduate. In 2006 Jack married Siri Spong & together they had twin sons, Ian & Soren. Jack spent his career as a successful sales professional in the fulfillment industry and he loved what he did. He lived and practiced the motto, "strangers are only friends I haven't met." Survived by wife, Siri (Spong); twin sons, Ian & Soren; step-mother, Carol; sisters, Cindy (Kurt) Wachtler, Linda (Greg) Miller, Becky (Randy) Evans Slone, Connie (Terry) Wagner, Laurie Denning; brothers, Phil (Cathy) Benson, Jim (Mary) Rustad, Brian (Mary) Benson, and Rob (Renee) Benson; many nieces and nephews. Jack was also dearly loved by the Spong family: Larry; Rick (Maryanne); and Amy (Matthew Nordby), and their children. Jack is preceded in death by his parents and 1 younger brother. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 2, at Central Lutheran Church, 1103 School Street NW, Elk River, MN 55330. Visitation from 5:00 - 8:00 on Thursday, June 1, at Dare's Funeral Home, 805 Main Street NW, Elk River, MN 55330, also 1 hour prior to service at church. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions to Ian and Soren's education fund. Arr. Dare's Funeral Home 763-441-1212 daresfuneralservice.com