Harvey Rusch

Harvey Rusch of Lakewood Colorado, born March 29, 1929 passed away August 7th, 2023.

He married Virginia Spencer on New Years Eve 1950, and had 4 children, Ken, Linda, Peggy and Gary. He had 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.

Harvey was born in Pierce Colorado and spent his childhood working his family's farm while going to school. At 12 years old he left school to work full time, in order to help support his family while his father was hospitalized. He joined the Coast Guard at 17, and served his time in Alaska. On leave he met Virginia who lived across from his parents. They would marry when he was 21, and remained so until Virginia's death November 23rd, 2020. Their favorite things to do together were to go on cruises, water ski, and dance to many, many polka songs. Harvey created and ran a successful construction corporation for over 60 years.

Harvey returned to Virginia's side on August 7th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.