Leopold Arvid Rust (Lee Rust) of Tioga, North Dakota passed away at Tioga Long Term Care on August 8th 2023. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home in Tioga is assisting the family.

He was born October 18, 1942 in Underwood, North Dakota to Charlotte and Ernest Rust. The youngest of seven children, Lee was twelve years old when his Mother passed. He was raised by his father and sisters.

He graduated from High School in Alexander, ND and lived at various times in North Dakota and Colorado. Lee was a talented artist throughout his life.

He is survived by his sister Ardis Nathan of Brainerd, MN and sister-in-law Darlene Rust of Minot, ND along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings: Jeannette Rust, Virginia Rust, Delores Sholberg, Franklin Rust and Avis Christenson.