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Sun Prairie, WI – Chad Austin Rury, 35, of Sun Prairie and Sister Bay, Wisconsin, was tragically taken from this world to be placed in God’s hands at his Sun Prairie home on May 5, 2021.
Chad was born on February 6, 1986 at LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital, the firstborn child of John and Bobbi Jo (Austin) Rury. He spent his early childhood in Onalaska and Wisconsin Rapids before the Sun Prairie area became his longtime home. Chad attended Windsor Elementary School, DeForest Middle School, and DeForest High School, which he graduated from in 2004. He was confirmed in the Sun Prairie United Methodist Church. Chad studied architecture at UW-Milwaukee and Madison Area Technical College and earned an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Architectural Technology in 2011.
Chad had an excellent work ethic and took great pride in all of his efforts. An entrepreneur from an early age, he owned a lawn maintenance business and sold vehicle parts to save for college. He worked his way through school in a variety of retail and hospitality positions including the Hilton ChopHouse in Milwaukee and Madison. Chad enjoyed working with other outdoor enthusiasts at ERIK’S Bike-Board-Ski, Madison, where he worked as a service technician and sales representative and then worked as an assistant manager for several years. His career at TREK Bicycle Corporation, Waterloo, spanned nine years. There he started as a warranty technician and has received several promotions over the years including Inside Sales Representative, Supply Chain Buyer, Supply Chain Analyst and Forecasting & Purchasing Manager. He was just about to switch gears and plan a future career in the real estate business while focusing on raising his young son.
Chad was a devoted, caring, and loving father to his son Foster. He had big plans for their future together, determined to offer him all of the same adventures, discoveries, travel opportunities, and family traditions that he experienced as a child in rural Wisconsin. Chad’s love of nature influenced his escapades with family and friends. Whether camping, fishing or boating, he always had a bright smile on his face. Cycling, hiking and bow hunting were his favorite pastimes to get away from the stress and to keep up with nature. An accomplished mountain bike racer, snow skier, and water skier, he particularly loved spending time on the water. Chad was very humble and preferred not to be the center of attention, the only exception being when he was sitting behind the boat showing his moves on a slalom or wakeboard. His sense of humor never faded and enlightened everyone who knew and loved him.
When it came to technical skills, Chad was a master of many. It seemed like he always meticulously build something, from skateboard ramps and outdoor forts as a kid, to remodeling car engines and designing roller coasters as a teen, to assembling bicycles and home improvement projects as an adult. Generously and gratefully, he was happy to share his expertise to help his neighbors, friends and those in need. He participated in scouts, sports, youth groups, mission trips and studied abroad. These experiences, together with his upbringing, have made him a responsible, respectful and kindhearted person. He was independent, intelligent, innovative and wasn’t afraid to face the new challenges of life.
Among the loved ones that Chad leaves behind are his son Foster Rury; Parents, John & Bobbi Jo Rury, Mineral Point; Grandparents, Robert & Jean Austin, Darlington; Sister Dani Rae (Kyle) Reynolds, Mount Horeb; Sister Luci Rury, Sun Prairie; Brother, AJ Rury, at home; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and two little nieces who adored him.
In Heaven, Chad joins family members he knew and admired who died in their lifetime, including his uncle Jonathan Austin; Grandmother, Doris Rury; Great grandparents, Laverne & Lucy Nodolf; Great grandfather Maynard Austin; Great-aunt Nancy Nodolf; Great aunt Mae Austin; and his beloved golden retriever companion, Loki, who has been by his side for most of his adult life.
In remembrance of Chad’s love for the outdoors and the outdoors, we invite you to plant a tree in a special place like a national park, state park, or on your own property to watch it grow. Perhaps one day it will be strong enough to support a stand of trees and fulfill a young man’s dream of peace and tranquility. We encourage you to visit and support the Wisconsin State Park System so that the parks are preserved for generations to come. In this way, families can explore nature together and cherish lasting memories such as Chad, e.
A private memorial event will be held at a later date in the most precious places on God’s green earth that Chad is most concerned about.
“But ask the animals and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky and they will tell you; or talk to the earth and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Of all these, who does not know that the hand of the Lord did this? In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all humanity. ”~ Job 12: 7-10
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