Harold W. Rubusch

HAROLD W. RUBUSCH

Harold Willis Rubusch, loving husband and father, died at Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie, on Jan. 13, 2010, at the age of 91.

Harold was born to Frank and Minnie (House) Rubusch on July 15, 1918 in the Sherman Township, Dunn Co., WI. He grew up on the home farm and attended Hawthorne School. He and his twin brother Harry enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force, serving in W.W. II from 1942 to 1945. Harold served his country proudly and enjoyed sharing stories of his experiences.

When he returned from the war, Harold worked briefly for Presto in Menomonie and then worked as a plumber and well-driller with his brother Willard, at Rubusch Sales and Service, until he married.

Harold and Catherine (Katy) Clark were married Dec. 23, 1959, celebrating their 50th anniversary this past December. They dairy farmed together, with their family, in rural Boyceville until 1979. At that time they retired to Texas in winters and spent summers fishing, bowling, dancing and playing cards with friends and family.

Harold is survived by his wife Katy and six children: Sharon (Rod) Sandberg, Judy (LaVerne) Jones, Jim (Leigh) Clark, Diane (Ben) Peterson, Cindy (David) Moshe, Willis (Beth) Rubusch and Peaches; 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two nieces as well as other relatives and friends.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Harry and Willard, and one sister Harriet.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at Menomonie Alliance Church, 502 21st St. N., Menomonie, with Pastor Jack Stimmel officiating. Military honor will be conducted by Harmon-Harris American Legion Post 314 of Boyceville. There will be a private interment in Sherman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Friday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

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