Harriet L. Rusch Rathke

Harriet Rusch Rathke (nee Yass) of Jackson passed away peacefully at Kathy Hospice surrounded by her family on Friday June 22, 2018 at the age of 77 yrs. Harriet was born in Cedarburg, WI on October 15, 1940 to the late Harry & Francis (nee Talledge) Yass. Harriet married Lorenz Rusch on August 15, 1959 and preceded her in death on July 21, 2003. She married Oscar Rathke on July 10, 2005 at David’s Star Ev. Lutheran Church. Harriet was a long time active member of David’s Star Ev. Lutheran Church and a volunteer at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School. She treasured Sister’s Day and cherished friendships at the Jackson Senior’s Club. Beloved wife of Oscar. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Brenda) Rusch, Mark (Cheri) Rusch, Sharon (Craig) Martin, & Lisa (William) Mantz. Dear grandmother of Scott Rusch (Matt Hoffman), Joshua (Laura) Rusch, Jared (Sarah) Rusch, Aaron (friend Lizzie) Rusch, Noah (fiancée Katelyn) Rusch, Douglas (Jenna) Martin, Sara (friend Ethan) Martin, Lauren Mantz & Brandon Mantz. Dear great grandmother of Natalie Rusch. Dear step-mother of Karen (Dave) Essmann & Dan (Patti) Rathke. Dear step-grandmother of Stacy (Trent) McAnally, Eric (friend Kristin) Essmann, Brian Rathke, Gregg (Brittany) Rathke & Kurt (Ashley) Rathke. Dear sister of Sylvia (Guy) Preisler, Ken (Sue) Yass, & Darlene (Jim) Engle. Dear sister-in-law of Ruth (Alvin) Laverenz & Emily Rusch. Preceded in death by her sister Carol Kanios. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral service Sunday June 24, 2018 at 3:00 PM at David’s Star Ev. Lutheran Church 2740 David’s Star Dr. Jackson. Interment following the service in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday from 1 – 2:45 PM. Memorials to David’s Star Ev. Lutheran Church or Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School appreciated.