Evelyn A. Rusch's Obituary
Evelyn A. Rusch, age 80, of Amherst, WI passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Whispering Pines in Plover under the care of hospice. Evelyn was born in the Town of Lanark, Portage County, WI on July 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph and Johanna Sopa. On October 22, 1951, she married Frank Rusch at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. After marriage, Evelyn and Frank farmed in the Town of Buena Vista for many years. She was a life long member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and a member of the Rosary Society. Evelyn took great pride in keeping up their lawn, her flowers and garden and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Jack (Marjorie) Rusch, Amherst, WI; Dan (Jean Ann) Rusch, Plover, WI and Lori (Joe) Gendusa, Amherst, WI; her six grandchildren: Jessica Rusch; Sally Rusch; Ryan Rusch; Robby Rusch; Eric Gendusa; Chelsea Gendusa; her sisters: Emily (Ben) Rashka, West Allis, WI; Lucy (Art) Baldewicz, West Allis, WI; Jeanette Patoka, Amherst, WI and Chesterine Dombrowski, Milwaukee, WI; her brothers: Henry Sopa, Stevens Point, WI and Leonard (Grace) Sopa, Milwaukee, WI. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank on April 15, 2007, and three brothers, Edwin, Bernard, Zigmond. The Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, November 14 at 11:30 AM at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church with Father Max Ssekiwala & Father Robert Pedretti, co-celebrating. Interment will be in the St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be on Saturday morning from 9 AM until the time of mass at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Evelyn's name to benefit others receiving hospice care services. Jungers-Holly Funeral Home in Amherst is assisting the family with arrangements.
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