Debra Rae Rusch, 65, of Valdosta, Georgia, died on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at South Georgia Medical Center following a period of declining health. She was born in Oconto Falls on July 17, 1956, and had worked many years in the banking and insurance industry. She was of the Lutheran faith. Debra loved crafts of all kinds and could make beautiful works of art out of practically anything. She was a strong and determined lady who loved her family, her dog, and adored her granddaughter who was the light of her world.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Emerald and Steven Glogowski of Kissimmee, Florida; her granddaughter, Sophie Joy Glogowski, also of Kissimmee; her parents, Walter and Jane Rusch of Wisconsin; five sisters, Dawn (Steve) Murphy, Karen (Chris) Patton, Lu Ann Rusch, Janice (Mike) Tassoul, and Jennifer (Jon) Rentmeester; three brothers, Kevin (Chris), Bill (Kelly), and Darren; her aunt, Rellen Hayes. Debra was preceded in death by her brother, Mark.
A private family memorial and committal will be held at a later date and time, and there are no formal local services scheduled. Debra will be cremated according to her wishes. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane


