Donald Rusch, Milton, WI (1938-2015)

May 18, 2015

January 17, 1938-May 13, 2015

Donald Rusch, 77, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at St. Mary Hospital in Janesville, with his family by his side. He was born Jan. 17, 1938, in Edgerton, WI, the son of Harold and Katherine (Tellefson) Rusch. Donald worked at Monterey Mills, Janesville, for several years. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars and watching NASCAR racing.

Donald is survived by his life partner of 55 years, Pat Ambrose; stepson, Shawn (Kimber) Ambrose of Milton; step grandchildren: Clarissa and Becky Ambrose and Mara Rynes and Makayla Mendenhall; sisters, Janet Berge of Deerfield, WI, and Donna Rusch of Janesville, WI; sister-in-law, Ruth Rusch of Fort Atkinson, WI; special friends: Ron Ambrose of Milton, Barbara Flynn of Janesville, Cody Scherling and Kathy Klein of Janesville, WI; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Duane and Richard Rusch; and sister, Lois Funk.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at the ALBRECHT FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES, Milton, with Pastor Larry Sexe officiating. Burial will be in East Koshkonong Cemetery. Visitation times will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

Albrecht Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Milton

828 S. Janesville St. 608-868-2542