Doris Jean Rusk

Doris Jean Rusk obituary, Milwaukee, WI

Doris Jean Rusk

Doris Rusk Obituary

(nee White) Passed away on September 10, 2024 at age 86. Lovingly survived by her daughter Lisa Rusk-Nowak. Her greatest joy was to be a grandma to Adam Bajczyk and Ryan Nowak. She will be missed by her dear neighbors Jen, Joel and Melissa. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband Sonny Rusk and by her siblings.
Doris was born in Ohio and raised in West Virginia. She came to Milwaukee in 1960 for a career at Wisconsin Plastics.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hales Corners Care Center for the wonderful care they provided to Doris. The family is grateful to Erin at Vitas Hospice for the compassion she showed Doris in her final days.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date for family and friends.

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