Ellinger VFD Fatality
Firefighter Larry Marusik of the Ellinger Fire Department passed away Friday, March 23rd after being burned while battling a wildfire on March 10. Marusik, 68, grew up in Fayette County and after he retired returned to the area and volunteered at Ellinger Volunteer Fire Department. Marusik was assisting on a large brush fire earlier this month when he was severely burned. He was transported to Brooke Army Medical Hospital. Public visitation will be held on March 27th from 5pm