Dusty R. Rhome

Age 67, of Minerva, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 in the Arbors of Minerva. He was born Jan. 11, 1958 in Alliance to the late Frank and Charlotte (Custer) Rhome. He worked at Burns Cold Forge and then Formtech for 28 years and retired from Superior Dairy. He was a member of the Minerva Volunteer Fire Department from 1987-2007 and retired as a Captain and a member of the Carroll County Arson Task Force.   He graduated from Minerva High School in 1976 and was a member of the Minerva Eagles Aerie #2199 for 45 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and cutting wood.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ellen (LeBeau) Rhome whom he married Aug. 5, 1978, daughter, Becky (Aaron) Stoller of Minerva, sister-in-law, Elizabeth (Randy) Smith of Malvern, brother, Daryl Rhome of NC, brothers-in-law, Donnie (Julie) LeBeau of Malvern, Darren LeBeau (Dave Stinson) of Medina, grandson, Jacob (Marissa) Stoller of Geneva and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services including Last Alarm service will be held Saturday at 11 am in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva.  Calling hours will be Saturday 2 hours prior to services from 9am to 11am at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Sandy Creek Joint Fire District.  Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.