Obit: Rusch, Norma (1922 - 2013)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Rusch, Heck, Breitlow, Haglund

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co, WI) 7/31/2013

Rusch, Norma (9 March 1922 - 27 July 2013)

Norma Rusch, 91, died on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Oakbrook Health & Rehab, Thorp.

She was born on March 9, 1922, to William & Bessie (Heck) Breitlow in the Town of Hixon. Norma was a graduate of Withee High School, class of 1939. On November 24, 1951, Norma was united in marriage to Earl Rusch in Withee. They farmed in the Town of Hixon.

Norma was a country woman who lived life on her own terms. She worked the farm beside her husband and raised a family. She truly loved country living. She picked mushrooms and every berry that grew. She loved flowers and had a vegetable garden. Friends and family reaped the rewards of her labor through the pies, cakes, cookies and other dishes she offered when they visited. Norma endeared herself to many simply through the warmth of her smile.

She also touched the lives of many young people as a school route driver and a 4-H project leader. After retiring from farming, she volunteered at the Clark County Senior Center.

Norma is survived by her children: Ed Rusch and Pamela (Erve) Haglund; and grandson, Evan Haglund.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and her sister, Mildred Breitlow.

A gathering of friends and family will be held at a later date.