William L. Rusch

William L. "Bill" Rusch, age 87, of Toledo, passed away June 18, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo. He was born December 22, 1933 in Toledo to Carlton and Frances (Frost) Rusch. Bill was employed with Columbia Gas for more than 43 years. He was a Past Master, Treasurer and Lodge Education Officer of Sanford L. Collins Lodge F.&A.M. and was most recently a member of the Northern Light Lodge F.&A.M. Bill was also a member of St. Petri Lutheran Church.

In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by his siblings, Judy Sharp, Sharon Barnes, Linda Brown and Leonard Rusch; brother-in-law, Darell Berninger and grandson, Jason. He is survived by his loving wife 66 years, Florence Rusch; sons, Brad (Ruth) Rusch and Brian (Deborah) Rusch, Sr.; grandchildren, Laura (Jason) Haley, Sarah (Ryan) Pudlowski, Jessica (Will) Fink, Brian (Jessica) Rusch, Jr. and Erica (Shane) Kinzel; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Lucas, Maxwell, Broady, Beau, Quintin, Marlow, Brian, III, Linkin, Penelope, Brianna and Chase; siblings, Bonnie (Bill) Holey, Kathy Berninger and Edward (Sandy) Rusch; and sister-in-law, Marcia Rusch.

Private family services will be held for Bill.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Bill's memory.

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