Howard Russell "Rusty" Ball

Howard Russell "Rusty" Ball, 49, of Zanesville, died at 5:10 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Genesis Hospital. He was born December 5, 1965 in Zanesville a son of the late Donald Vernon and Ruth K. Fusner Ball. Rusty was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed everything from camping to riding motorcycles. He also enjoyed playing with radio controlled cars and trucks. Surviving are his beloved wife Wendy Batteiger Ball, whom he married on October 31, 1995; a son, Keegan Ball of the home; a sister, Holly (Mike) Hoge of Roseville; a step-brother, John Baker Sr. of Westerville and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a step-brother, Gregory Baker. No calling hours or funeral service will be observed. A dignified cremation has been held. BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE is entrusted with all arrangements.