Jack A. Rusch, age 85, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023.  He was born in Shawano on March 28, 1938, to the late Carl and Lila (Olson) Rusch. Jack attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic grade school and Shawano High School. He continued his education at Vocational School where he learned to become a machinist. Jack proudly served in the United States Army. He would continue to work as a machinist in Milwaukee for 12 years before returning to Shawano. Jack was united in marriage to Barb Karcz Peters, who later preceded him in death. He was always a hard worker but when he had free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be dearly missed.

Jack is survived by: children, Annette Druckrey, Scott (Mary) Rusch, Tricia (Matt) Luepke, and Diana (Blayne) Belter; his stepchildren Dawn Gumieny and Dean Peters; his grandchildren Heather, Whitney, Haley, Kylie, Amelia, Livi, and Seth; his four great-grandchildren; his siblings, Sheila (Roger) DeBaker and William (Sherry) Rusch.  He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Jack is preceded in death by: his wife Barb; his siblings, Charles Rusch, Dennis Rusch, James Rusch, Patricia Schultz, Robert Rusch, Sheldon Rusch, Michael Rusch, Gail Rusch, and Neil Rusch; his parents Carl and Lila.

A memorial service for Jack will be held at 11:30am on Saturday November 11, 2023, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.  Military Honors will be conducted following the service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home starting at 10:00am until the time of the service. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery following services.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the ThedaCare Hospice nurses and staff at Birch Hill nursing home in Shawano for their care of Jack.