Oliver F. Rusch, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Artisan Senior Living.

Oliver was born on October 26, 1925 in Cicero to the late Otto and Esther (Mielke) Rusch.  On May 21, 1949, Oliver married Mildred Guex in Mishicot.  She preceded him in death on August 26, 2000.  Oliver worked at Lake to Lake Dairy (formerly Sorge Dairy) for 32 years until his retirement in 1986.  He enjoyed spending his time hunting, camping and woodworking.

Survivors include Oliver's four children, William (Debra) Rusch, Oakfield; Jeffrey (Anne) Rusch, Oro Valley, AZ; Marc Rusch, Manitowoc; and Scott Rusch, Las Vegas, NV; four grandchildren, Christopher, Jason, Brett (Katie), and Eric (Katie); five great grandchildren, Hailey, Emily, Cloe, Samuel, and Ellis; also other relatives and friends.  Oliver was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Esther Rusch; wife, Mildred; and five siblings.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Matthew Sauer officiating.  Entombment will take place at Knollwood Mausoleum at a later date.  The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday from 4 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6 p.m.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Oliver's name.

Oliver's family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff of Artisan Senior Living for all of the care and friendship they provided to their dad.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11 ^th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.