Robert J. Brush Robert J. Brush, age 74, of Troy, Ohio died Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Koester Pavilion in Troy. He was born July 28, 1936 in Piqua, Ohio to the late James Wilson Brush and Cassie Elizabeth Cooper Brush. He is survived by his wife, Lois J. Gaston Brush; his five children and their spouses, Mark and Laura Brush of Springfield; Brian and Erin Brush of Troy; David and Ana Brush of Troy; Melissa and Greg Boden of Troy; and Christopher Brush of Troy; ten grandchildren, Megan Brush Courtaway, Samantha Brush, Jamie Satterfield, Chelsea Brush, Ian Brush, Jordon Satterfield, Benjamin Brush, Shelby Boden, Matthew Brush, and Aiden Brush; two great-grandchildren, Jackson Kearns-Satterfield and Amaya Olivares. He is also survived by his two nephews and their spouses, Bob and Belinda Brinkman and Scott and Becky Brinkman. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Bob was a graduate of Piqua Schools and played football for Piqua Central. He served in the National Guard of Ohio. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Troy Fish and Game, American Legion Post #43, and former member of the First Presbyterian Church, Troy. He enjoyed football, soccer, and civil war history. He retired from Miami Industries in 1998. A memorial service will be held 4:00PM November 4, 2010 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery in Troy. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and at the conclusion of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.