Obit: Maresch, Bruce Roger (1927 - 2016)

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

Surnames: Maresch, Neitzel, Hovland, Cruse, Baer, Bittner

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 6/22/2016

Maresch, Bruce Roger (17 August 1927 - 15 June 2016) With Flag

Bruce R. Maresch, age 88, of Willard, WI, formerly of Beloit, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Ministry St. Joseph’s hospital, in Marshfield, WI. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2016, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Thorp. Rev. Paul Bittner officiated and military rites were conducted by Thorp American Legion Post #118. Visitation was held at the church, on Monday, from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Bruce Roger Maresch was born on August 17, 1927, in Janesville, WI, the son of William and Alma (Neitzel) Maresch. He received his education in the Janesville area, graduating from Janesville High School. After completing his education, Bruce enlisted in the U. S. Navy and served during WWII. He was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Hovland on June 11, 1949. Bruce worked at the Beloit Corporation as a foreman for many years, before moving to Rock Dam, rural Willard. Over the years, he was employed by the Town of Foster, served on the Town board, and drove for Abby Van.

He had many interests, but especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cribbage, and Packer and Brewer games.

Bruce was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, a member of the Thorp American Legion, and a member of the Rock Dam Rod & Gun Club. He was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Beloit prior to moving to Rock Dam.

He is survived by his wife Ruth A. Maresch, of Willard; two daughters: Georgana Cruse of Willard and Carol (Dan) Baer of Beloit; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Kathy Maresch of Eau Claire; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Darryl Maresch; six brothers; and one sister.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.  Thorp Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.