Virginia Mae “Ginny” Bruch, age 91, formerly of Richford and Oshkosh, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at Prairie Place in Ripon.
She was born October 12, 1933 in the Town of Dakota, Waushara County and was adopted by Arthur and Emma Passarelli and felt very blessed to have two wonderful loving families. Her thanks and love to her brothers, sister, aunts, uncles, cousins and all who graciously accepted her in their family. Ginny married Donald Bruch in October 9, 1952. He preceded her in death in 1987 after 35 years of marriage.
Ginny loved to cook, read, garden, do cryptograms, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, fish, go camping and was an avid Packer, Brewers and Bucks fan. She loved watching Jeopardy.
She is survived by two children: Rick (Jessica) Bruch, Appleton and Carrie (Greg) Wagner, Ripon; grandchildren: Kelli Jo (Eric) Vander Wielan, Joel (Nicole) Bruch, Dion (Nikki) Schultz, Bryant Schultz, Isaac (Makayla) Schultz, Marissa (Danny) Kasubaski and Brianne Paige; great grandchildren: Ella, Karter, Makayla, Hannah, Hazel, Henry, Layla, Tessa Mae, Olivia, Raelynn, Eli and Atlas; one sister, Marlene (John) Sutphen, Lowell, Indiana; one brother, Richard (Susan) Semrow, Coloma; sister-in-law, Rhoda Bruch, New Berlin. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Michael James Bruch; her brother and sister-in-law Robert and Barbara Semrow.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Richford Community Center, W11127 Cumberland Ave. Coloma, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Blaine O. Niskanen will be officiating and burial will follow at Richford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established for Compassus Hospice and Oshkosh Humane Society. The Leikness Funeral Home of Wautoma is assisting the family with arrangements. www.leiknessfuneralhome.com
The family wishes to extend heartfelt appreciation to Compassus Hospice and Prairie Place for their kind hearts and assistance.
