Russell Rusch

Russell Dean Rusch, 56, died Saturday, November 8, 2014 after a lengthy illness at Cedar Ridge Elder Services under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Russell was born April 11, 1958 in Wausau to Harvey and Patricia (Kahre) Rusch. He grew into a private, quiet man who always possessed a gentle and generous soul. Russell was the consummate Wisconsin man; he loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing and cheering on the Brewers, Packers and Badgers. He worked for many years in metal fabrication at All Purpose Aluminum.

Russell is survived by his mother, Patricia; sister, Rhonda (Brian) Baldwin of Minocqua, WI; niece, Missy Baldwin; and extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Harvey and sister, Renee Rusch.

Funeral services will be at 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 13th at Helke Funeral Home. Reverend Zach Holdorf will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until the time of services on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Park.

A heartfelt word of thanks goes to the nurses and staff of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and all of Russell's caregivers at Cedar Ridge Elder Service who have compassionately cared for Russell these past years.