Josette M. Ruska

She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Robert Carleton and Blanche Moore. Josie was a graduate with the class of 1957 of Divine Savior Holy Angels High School and attended various colleges throughout her life.

On Aug. 1, 1959, she was united in marriage to Arthur Ruska.

Josie worked for the City of Milwaukee in many roles including in The Comptroller’s Office and The License Division retiring in 2005. Josie volunteered extensively over the years from Boy Scout Den Mother, 4-H Leader and President of the Community Club at Maple Tree Elementary School for long after her kids graduated, to Portage Hospital Auxiliary and President of the Altar Society at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Chassell.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband and three sisters.

Surviving are her children Denise Ruska (Paul) Stone of Chassell, Robert (Barbara) Ruska of Milwaukee, WI, Tracy Ruska of Sussex, Wisconsin, and four grandchildren: Robert Ruska Jr., Tabatha (Timothy) Zietz, James Ruska and Sebastian Ruska. Also surviving are her three brothers: J. Andre’ Moore, J. Christopher Moore, and Martin Moore; one sister: Annie Kappel and her best friend/cousin: JoAnne Van Den Kieboom as well as nephews, nieces and cousins.

A memorial Mass for Josie will be held later this spring at St. Anne’s Catholic Church of Chassell.

In lieu of memorials, Josie would have loved if you would adopt a senior pet and give them love in their final years. Imagine all of the dogs/cats and people waiting for her at the gates of heaven. Josie will be remembered through her recipes, her volunteer work and her love of life.

To view Josie’s obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.