Michael J. Rusch
Memorial services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, September 29 2018 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship Wisconsin. Pastor Marty Nolet will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to the time of service at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Mike was born January 24th 1950 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to Daniel and Joan Rusch. He moved to Adams, Wisconsin in 1978 where he worked in logging. He then moved to metal fabrication industry, fist at Metal-Fab in Adams, then he found his home at Walker Stainless in New Lisbon. He worked there until his retirement on August 27th, 2018. Mike married Ruth Garrett out of high school. This marriage ended in divorce. He then married Linda Allen (Witt) on June 20, 1997. Mike was a volunteer fireman at New Chester Fire Department and later joined the Adams County Fire District where he was the District Chief for the last 23 years.
Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle and working on his land.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Adams County Fire District.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Joan Rusch; and stillborn son, Tony Rusch.
Survivors:
Wife: Linda Rusch of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Joell (Keith LaSee) Rusch of Marshfield, Wisconsin
Step-son: Mike (Kelly) Allen of Adams, Wisconsin
Step-daughter: Misty Allen of Norfolk, Virginia
Former Wife: Ruth Rusch of Adams, Wisconsin
Brother: Mark (Sue) Rusch of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Brother: David (Kathy) Rusch
Brother: Daniel (Debbie) Rusch of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Brother: Paul (Sharon) Rusch of West Allis, Wisconsin
Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
May the Lord comfort you in this time of loss. Working with Mike on the Fire Department was a honor. His vision for the new fire station meant so much to him. We will move forward and make sure your dream comes to pass Mike..Will miss seeing you. God bless your journey.
Hey there big guy! I miss you so much, I understand why you have wings now, you were tired, worn out, I get it. But just know you were like a father to me, I know we are supposed to celebrate life after death, but I cried, like a big baby, I did. I’m sorry, I’m sorry I didnt get to hug you one last time, or tweak your nipple and make you smile. But I know you are looking down on us, shaking your head, as usual, haha, and saying that was a great idea. I learned so much from you and from momma Linda, I will never forget you, you will always be the big guy in my life. Please say hi to Ohms for me, she was taken the day after you. I love you chief!! May you rest in peace, no more pain, no more aggravation, we will take it from here.
Linda and Family; Joe and I send our sincerest condolences and prayers for your loss.
sorry for your loss Linda
Joell and Keith, my prayers are with you and your family. Joell, my heart smiled seeing your Dad served as a firefighter. I pray your Dad is with Jesus, smiling down on you with pride for all you do!??❤️❤️
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family!
Sorry for ur loss linda n family i remember growing up in the fire house w everyone w my parents robin n cathy fell. He always was a generous man. May god comfort you n ur family in ur time of need
My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. Mike always seemed a hard buger but was the biggest softy I know.
Linda, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy to Linda and prayers to Mike’s family and friends. He was a great friend and will be missed by many.
Linda and family–you all have my deepest and sincerest sympathies. Mike was a great man and will be missed by many. Hugs and prayers go out to all of you.
So sorry for your loss Linda prayers to all of you
Words can not express the loss of Mike. He was a friend,mentor,and Brother Fire Fighter.
The community will greatly miss chief Mike Rusch.
Our Codolences to the family and Adams County
Fire District.
Chief Dennis Leist and New Chester Fire Department.
Except our deepest sympathy, Sorry for your loss Joelle and family.
So sorry for your loss. Mike was a great, caring and funny man.
So sorry for the loss if Mike. Keeping Mike’s family, friends, and colleagues in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry Aunt Linda and family. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Any thing we can do please let us know.
So sorry Linda.we will miss Mike. He helped many people in need. Very caring person. It was a privilege to know him. If there’s anything we can do just ask. Patty Schiefer and family. He’s up in heaven shining down on you and your family.
So sorry for your loss, joelle,prayers to you and your family….
My thoughts and prayers are with you Linda and your family. Hold your memories close. Sending hugs your way. Love to you and your family.
Linda & Family, I am so sorry for your loss.
sorry Linda hang in there