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 second battle with 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 and softball and met Margaret, his high school sweetheart who would become his wife.
    After high school, Roy went to work for Mercury Marine in Cedarburg, Wis.
    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 his service, Roy and Margaret settled down in West Bend, Wis., and he returned to work for Mercury in Fond du Lac for 43 years.
    He earned 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 Charter Captains Association of Port Washington as well as the Great Lakes Sport Fishermen.
    Roy is survived by his wife Margaret (nee Krampien); son Scott; granddog Toby II; sisters Jeannine (the late Ronnie) Graveen and Kathleen (Eugene) Kupper; and sister-in-law Leanna (the late Theodore Rusch Jr). He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
    The family would like to thank Dr. Colin Mooney, the infusion nurses at Froedtert West Bend Cancer Center and Cedar Community Hospice for their kind and loving care.
    Visitation was Tuesday, Feb. 15, at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 501 Walnut St., West Bend, from 1 to 3 p.m.         A funeral service was held at 3 p.m.
    There was a second visitation on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 213055 County Rd. M, Stratford, Wis., from noon to 1 p.m., with a service at 1 p.m.
    Interment was at Ebenezer United Church of Christ Cemetery.
    Phillip Funeral Home is serving the family.
1420 W. Paradise Dr.
West Bend, Wis.
(262) 338-2050
www.phillipfuneralhome.com