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Oliver Rusch

May 5, 1920 — August 20, 2014

Rusch, Oliver H. "Ollie" age 94 fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on August 20th, 2014. Dear husband of Jean Rusch for 58 years. Father of Jim (Karen Ott) Mayer, Nancy (Jim) Dwyer, Bill (Nancy) Rusch and Joe (Michelle) Rusch. Dear grandfather to Jimmy Dwyer, Mallory Rusch, Jason (Crystal) Rusch, China Rusch, Spencer Rusch and Will Rusch. Preceded in death by his sister, Lori Swinney. Brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to so many. Proudly served his country in WWII in the U.S. Navy. Served in the American Legion for more than 50 years and he was past commander of Aubuchon Dennison Post 186, also member of 40 et 8 Voiture 38 and past president of the St. Louis Past Commanders Club. He was also a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary since 1956. As an avid Cardinals fan who was born in the same year as Stan Musial, his favorite quote in recent weeks has been, "Rosenthal, please throw some strikes!" Services: Funeral from John L. Ziegenhein & Son Funeral Home, 7027 Gravois, Monday, August 25th, 9:30 a.m. to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for a 10:00am Mass. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. VISITATION SUNDAY August 24th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to either the Wounded Warrior Project or the St. Louis Honor Flight. August 24, 2014
04:00 pm - 08:00 pm
ohn L. Ziegenhein & Sons
7027 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116
August 25, 2014
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
4092 Blow St., St. Louis, MO 63116
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