Brian Parker Rusie, 44, of Gainesville, GA passed away on October 12, 2025.

He is survived by his wife Erin, father John and stepmother Conni Rusie of Greenwood, IN, his sister Laura Rusie and brother in-law Ben Brodsky of Chicago, IL.

He was preceded in death by his mother Susan (Evans) Rusie.

Brian was fiercely loved by his family and friends.  We will cherish every precious memory.  We will think of him when Purdue plays football and basketball, smile when we hear the fiddle of a Bluegrass band, and always cheers him with a good glass of bourbon.

Please join his family for a service at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN 46131 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3pm (Eastern Standard Time) and will be live-streamed at www.swartzmortuary.com/obituary/brianrusie. Friends may call on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 2PM until service time at the mortuary.

In memory of Brian, a planting of a tree is suggested and can be placed at the www.swartzmortuary.com/obituary/brianrusie website, Plant Tree in Remembrance.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com.  Information 317-738-0202.