Joseph A. Rusch

Preceded in death by parents, Joseph Sr and Marion Rusch, sisters, Barbara Truso and Mary Anne Blommel; brother, Jerome Rusch.

Joe was a Cretin HS graduate ’53. He also served in the U.S. Army, and was a 39-year 3M employee.

Joe is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dona; children, Linda (Don) Lamusga, Deb (Mike) Heggernes, Kathy (Bob) Karner, Lauri (Steve) Heitz, Dan (Shawn) Yorga, Cheryl (Jeff) Oppegard, Chris (Bill) Schommer, Joetta (Ken) Andres; 24 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; sister, Joanne (Ed) Cary; brothers-in-law, Frank Truso, Bob Blommel, and Larry (Joan) Bovy; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, April 30th 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Guardian Angels Catholic Church 8260 4th Street N, Oakdale.

Evening visitation Monday, April 29th 4-7 PM also at Guardian Angels Catholic Church.

Private interment Fort Snelling.

The family would like to thank DaVita Dialysis, St. Theresa’s of Woodbury, and the many doctors, nurses and caregivers who attended to Joe over the years.