Green Bay, WI
Garry L. Derusha, of Green Bay, WI, age 62, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 11, 2023 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Peshtigo, WI.
Garry was born November 7, 1960, in Escanaba, the son of Lawrence “Sonny” and Gerry (Fillion) Derusha. He attended and graduated from Escanaba Area Schools Class of 1979.
Garry was united in marriage to Susan Lancour on August 14, 1982 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Escanaba. Together they had two children, Justin and Sarah. Susan preceded Garry in death on July 8, 2017.
Garry enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1984. He specialized as a Supply Management Craftsman.
When Garry joined the military, they traveled as a family across the states of Florida, Michigan, Alaska, South Dakota, and all together finally returned to Green Bay, Wisconsin.
In later years, Garry and Susan enjoyed numerous trips traveling the country. Disney World was their favorite stop. Garry was also an avid Packer fan and enjoyed NASCAR. In addition he enjoyed going to the Norway races supporting the Iverson brothers.
Garry is survived by:
Son: Justin (Dee Fenske) Derusha of Green Bay, WI
Daughter: Sarah (Jeremy) McCoy of Jefferson City, MO
Brother: Phil Derusha of Escanaba, MI
Sister: Debra (Tony) Fudala of Escanaba, MI
Grandchildren: Brayden, Ava and Colton McCoy of Jefferson City, MO
Many Nieces and Nephews
And Best Friends: Jeff and Kay Winkler
In addition to his Parents, Sonny and Gerry, Garry is preceded in death by his loving Wife, Susan Derusha.
Family will receive friends on Friday, July 14, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 11:45 AM at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Military Honors will be presented by the Delta County Veteran Council and the Grand Forks Air Force Base Honor Guard. Mass of Christian Burial will follow visiting hours at Noon with Rev. Fr. Fran DeGroot officiating. A luncheon will take place in the parish hall.
James Beaudin - Northwood , ND
Gary my friend you will be missed. It was a honor to have you as a friend and serving together all of those years. Fly High my friend…
Norman Drzewiecki - Toledo, OH
My condolences to the Derusha family! Garry was my supervisor and friend while stationed at K.I. Sawyer 1991. I can recall many laughs with him on and off duty. I remember we woke up one Saturday morning and headed out grouse hunting at one of his relatives properties not far from the base. We got there, unloaded the car and found out neither of us brought shells for the shotguns, so a quick trip to the local hardware store and we were in the field, didn’t shoot dang thing that day but flushed many birds. We laughed and cracked jokes the entire time. What a great guy. He will be missed!