Billy Rugg

BILLY MAC RUGG

Marion

Billy Mac Rugg, 87, of Marion, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his family.

Bill was born April 24, 1928, in Barnes City, Iowa, to Harry and Opal (McSpadden) Rugg. He married Marilyn Steege on June 22, 1950, in Cedar Falls. In 1965, they moved to Marion, where he owned and operated the Hobby Shop in uptown Marion. He later worked at Kubias Hardware until it closed in 1986 and later retired from Great Plains in Marion in 1992.

Bill spent a lot of his time woodworking, primarily making and selling whirlygigs at local craft shows. He enjoyed World War I airplanes, Glenn Miller music, teasing anyone he could, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn; son, Mike Rugg and wife Jamie; granddaughter, Jeni Crawford and husband Cody; great-grandchildren, Darian, Emma and Colson Mac; grandson, Blake Anderson and wife Christine; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Adrianna, Ava and Axton; and granddaughter, Jessica Armstrong and husband Nick; grandchildren, Alex, Jordan and Mason; and many special nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Opal Rugg; his sisters, Helen Carnal and Arlette Carnal; and a niece, Mary Willa Byers.

Services will be 6 p.m. Thursday at Papich-Kuba Funeral Home East, 1228 Second St. SE, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Roger McKinstry.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of his wife, Marilyn.