Ralph F. “Rusty” Sloan, Jr. was 1 of 5 children to Ralph F., Sr.  & Jeanine Sloan.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert “Bob” Sloan, and a sister, Carol Sanders.  Surviving siblings are Terry Sloan and Pamela Mahurin.  He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Beverly S. “Bev” (nee Wilson) Sloan,  2 sons, Darrell F. Sloan and Richard A. Sloan and 2 step sons, James B. Norris and John W. Norris.  He is also survived by a grandson, Joshua (Crystal) Sloan, 2 granddaughters Kayla Sloan and Shelby Sloan Lazzara and a great granddaughter Elizabeth Sloan.  Rusty retired from Union Pacific Railroad in De Soto, MO.  He was in the Army 3 1/2 years during the Vietnam War.  Due to his electronic skills he was chosen to work in high security communication.  He worked mostly at Camp David and the White House.  He traveled on the President’s plane and helicopter at times.  He was in charge of setting up the podium where the President spoke in many different areas and events.  He had a gift in setting up sound systems and received accolades more than once.  He was a very gifted man and knew how to do so many things.  He was always willing to lend a helping hand.  He was greatly admired by many friends and neighbors.  He will be greatly missed.  He loved working on cars and owned several classic vehicles.  He was amazing in all he could do mechanically and electronically.  He was absolutely stupendous, loving, caring and devoted husband and friend.  He chose to not have services and donated his body to St. Louis University Medical Center.