Roy Rusch

Roy S. Rusch 74, passed away peacefully Feb. 7, 2022, in Home Hospice with his family at his side, after a hard fought 2nd battle of cancer caused by Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.

Roy was born to Wera and Theodore Rusch Sr. on Nov. 23, 1947. Growing up, Roy had an interest in sports, hunting and fishing. In high school he played basketball, softball, and is where he met Margaret, his high school sweetheart who would become his wife. After high school, Roy went to work for Mercury Marine in Cedarburg. In 1966, Roy married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Krampien. In 1968, Roy was drafted into the Vietnam War and did one tour of active duty. After service, Roy and Margaret settled down in West Bend and returned to work for Mercury in Fond du Lac for 43 years. He studied and passed his charter captain license in 1978 and enjoyed his fishing passion through the 2021 season as Captain and owner of Flying “R” Charters. He was a member of the Port Washington Charter Association as well as the Great Lakes Sport Fishing Club.

Roy is survived by his wife, Margaret (nee Krampien); son, Scott; grand-dog Toby II; sisters: Jeannine (the late Ronnie) Graveen and Kathleen (Eugene) Kupper; sister-in-law, Leanna (the late Theodore Rusch Jr). He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A visitation was Tuesday, Feb. 15, at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 501 Walnut St., West Bend from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and a funeral service at 3 p.m. There was a second visitation on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 213055 County Rd. M, Stratford from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. with a service at 1 p.m. Interment was at Ebenezer United Church of Christ Cemetery. The Philip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family.

The family would like to thank Dr. Colin Mooney, the Infusion Nurses at Froedtert West Bend Cancer Center and the Cedar Community Hospice for their kind and loving care.

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