Gerald "Jerry" Rusch

Gerald (Jerry) R. Rusch, 62, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at a local hospital after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 16, 1945, to the late Harry G. and Loraine M. (Riemer) in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. Jerry served his country in the U. S. Army Reserve. He married Linda L. Roffers in 2004 in Hawaii. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and loved his dog, Peppy and his cats, Wilma and Kitsy. Jerry was employed by the State Highway Commission until retiring and also was employed by Dick Hall Abstract in Oconto as a surveyor and presently as a surveyor for Oconto Construction. He loved to work. He is survived by his wife, Linda; one daughter, Jenni Rusch; one brother and sister-in-law, Jim (Mary) Rusch; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary Anne (Lee) Erickson; stepchildren, Douglas (Kathy) Roffers; Tammy (Tom) Lessmiller; Duane (Tina) Roffers; Tracy Roffers and special friend, Steve Damp; step-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call after 9:00 A.M. Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Fort Howard Memorial Park Mausoleum where the memorial service will take place at 10:30 A.M. with Deac...[more]

View Full Online Obituary and Tributes

Robert Nooker officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com. The family would like to express a special thank you to Drs. Michael Volk and R. Dale Davis and the staff at Bellin Hospital for their care and concern.