Michael J. Ruscher

Michael J. Ruscher, age 71 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Hackensack, NJ, as a result of injuries from an auto accident there.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, December 4, 1951, son of the late Justus and Mary Gerhard Ruscher, he had resided in Hunterdon County since l968.

He was a graduate of Hunterdon Central High School, Class of 1969 and served in the US Marine Corps where he was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was a painter and was formerly employed by Textile Colors and more recently by Michael Sabo Painting, Flemington, NJ.

Mike enjoyed fishing and reading and had a love of candy, cookies and other sweets.

Surviving are four brothers, Thomas Ruscher of Flemington, NJ, William Ruscher of Ringoes, NJ, Christopher Ruscher in Colorado, and John (Jake) Ruscher of Califon, NJ; a sister, Lorraine Ruscher of Phillipsburg, NJ; nine nieces and nephews, Christopher, Susan, Jessica, Bill, Angus, Samantha, Paige, Jack and Christopher; and seven great nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 11:00 AM in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Pen Argyl, PA. Calling hours will be Monday, July 31, 2023, 5:00--7:00 PM at Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.