Douglas Rusch obituary: Douglas Rusch's Obituary, Toledo

In Memory Of
Douglas C. Rusch
1941 - 2023

Obituary photo of Douglas Rusch, Toledo-OH
Obituary photo of Douglas Rusch, Toledo-OH

In Memory Of
Douglas C. Rusch
1941 - 2023

Douglas Clayton Rusch, age 81, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on March 17, 2023, at Ebeid Hospice. He was born on November 14, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Clayton and Elizabeth (Ambrose) Rusch.

Douglas was a 1959 graduate of Macomber High School. He continued his education at The University of Toledo, where he received his Master’s in Information Technology. He worked at Champion Spark Plug as a computer specialist for 30 years. Douglas enjoyed dining out and his sports, such as: football, baseball, and NASCAR.

Those left to forever cherish his memory are his siblings, Shirley Parrish and Julian Rouch; nieces and nephews, Kevin Parrish, Michael Parrish, Brian Parrish, Ellen Rouch, Sid Rouch, and Marilyn Vanlieshout.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen (Sullivan) Rusch; sister-in-law, Betty Rouch; and niece, Rhonda Rouch.

Graveside Services will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 10:00 am, at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, with Julian Rouch officiating.

A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by clicking on the “Share Memories” tab above.
Douglas Clayton Rusch, age 81, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on March 17, 2023, at Ebeid Hospice. He was born on November 14, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Clayton and Elizabeth (Ambrose) Rusch.

Douglas was a 1959 graduate of Macomber High School. He continued his education at The University of Toledo, where he received his Master’s in Information Technology. He worked at Champion Spark Plug as a computer specialist for 30 years. Douglas enjoyed dining out and his sports, such as: football, baseball, and NASCAR.

Those left to forever cherish his memory are his siblings, Shirley Parrish and Julian Rouch; nieces and nephews, Kevin Parrish, Michael Parrish, Brian Parrish, Ellen Rouch, Sid Rouch, and Marilyn Vanlieshout.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen (Sullivan) Rusch; sister-in-law, Betty Rouch; and niece, Rhonda Rouch.

Graveside Services will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 10:00 am, at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, with Julian Rouch officiating.

A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by clicking on the “Share Memories” tab above.

Services & Gatherings

Graveside Service

Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10:00am
Ottawa Hills Memorial Park
4210 Central Avenue Toledo, Ohio 43606

Northwest Chapel (419-473-0300) is assisting the family

Northwest Chapel (419-473-0300) is assisting the family

Guestbook

Condolence messages can be comforting to family and friends who are experiencing a loss.

Click "Share Memories" above to leave your message.