Leroy Rusche Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 23, 2020, at the age of 76, Leroy Rusche (Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Henry Rusche and Alice Maxine Rusche (Collins); his brother Leslie Rusche; his nephew Phillip Rusche; his parents-in-law, Effie and Richard "Dick" Hanlin (Anderson); and his siblings-in-law, Patricia Elliott (Frank), John Hanlin and Don Hanlin.
He is survived by: his wife Crystal Kay Bjarnarson (Hanlin); his children, Joshua Bjarnarson (Chelsey Kostka) of Sturgeon Bay, Michael Rusche (Nicole) of Fitchburg, Brandon Bjarnarson (Summer) of Oshkosh, Chelsea Bjarnarson of Howard, Matthew Rusche of Madison and Hailey Rusche (Cory Diltz) of Sister Bay; his grandchildren, Lydia, Miles Rusche, Madelyn, Jeron, Flynn Bjarnarson, Todd and Tanya Bjarnarson; his siblings, Conn Rusche (Susan) of Novato, CA, Barbara (Rod) of Minnesota, Beverly Stoil of Sun Prairie and Marjorie Rusche of South Bend, IN; his siblings-in-law, Linda Hardin of Sturgeon Bay, Daniel Hanlin (Margaret) of Adams, Annette Schmidt (Charles "Chuck") of Mountain Home, AR, Netta Hanlin of Washington Island, Abbie Hanlin of Gurnee, IL and David Hanlin (Barbara) of Washington Island; and his pet Cooper.
Memorials may be given in Lee's name for Neighbor-to-Neighbor Volunteer Caregivers of Door County; DOOR CANcer, Inc.; or Homes for Heroes, Inc. "Our family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Door County Medical Center, Door CANcer, Inc., and the Milo C. Huempfner VA Clinic in Green Bay for all of your care and support through Lee's illnesses.
