Kusu ‘s siblings included his three brothers Tom, Aido, Yutaka; two sisters: Kiku and Sawano.
Kusu and his family was interned at Rowher, Arkansas, just after he completed his first year in high school. Kusu graduated from High School during his internment.
After his internment and graduation Kusu joined the U.S. Navy.
After his service he met and married Lillian Hasegawa in 1946 both age 19. They were married for 66 years until Lillian’s death in May 2012.
He is survived by his son Mark Nakamichi, daughter in law Lorraine and his daughter Joyce Morimoto, son in law Lyle.
Grandchildren include his grandaughter Marissa Nakamichi. and grandson Shea Nakamichi.
Kusu lived in Seattle until 1973 and then moved to the Sammamish area. Kusu worked for and retired from Farmers Insurance Company.
Among activities he enjoyed were working in his yard and maintaining a colorful garden and he enjoyed golfing.
Kusu will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. But most of all he will be deeply missed by his family.
Celebration of his life to be held at a later time.