Neva Rush, age 71, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin died Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Friends may call at Roseberry’s on Sunday will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Neva was born October 2, 1942 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to Forest and Geneva (Mellon) Smith. She attended Arrowhead High School in Hartland, WI. Neva married Chuck Meyer shortly out of High School, this marriage was blessed with four children before Chuck passed away in 1968. She married Joseph E. Rush on April 17, 1988 in Las Vegas, NV. Neva worked for 8 years in retail stores in Wisconsin Dells.
Neva enjoyed reading and gardening.
Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.
Neva was preceded in death by her parents, Forest and Geneva Smith; husband, Chuck Meyer; and brother, Glenn Smith.
Survivors:
Husband: Joseph E. Rush of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Son: Reginald (Patricia) Meyer of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Daughter: Christine (Dale) Hesse of Ixonia, Wisconsin
Daughter: Catherine (Thomas) Kielich of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Son: Ronald (Lisa) Meyer of Wales, Wisconsin
Step-Daughter: Rhonda (Bob) Wolter of Watertown, Wisconsin
Sister: Dorothy (Dale) Dent of Friendship, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Richard (Fran) Meyer of Tomah, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Jeffrey (Nicole) Hesse of Watertown, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Daniel Meyer of Hartford, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Tracy (Joseph) Dricken of Watertown, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Amanda (Ryan) Lamp of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Laura (Justin) Hollatz of Ixonia, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Trisha Meyer of Santa Monica, CA
Grandchild: Katie Meyer of Wales, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Joshua (Rachell) Hesse of Ixonia, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Haley Meyer of Wales, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Rebekha Meyer of Wales, Wisconsin
GreatGrandchild: Aaron Dricken of Watertown, Wisconsin
GreatGrandchild: Lucas Dricken of Watertown, Wisconsin
GreatGrandchild: Hannah Lamp of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
GreatGrandchild: Easton Hollatz of Ixonia, Wisconsin
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So sorry to hear of Neva’s passing. She’s up in heaven sharing a Pepsi with her brother Glen! The pain has ended for her and she can finally rest in peace! Love to you all.. Love Carol
Our sincerest condolences to Uncle Joe and my cousins and their families on the passing of Aunt Neva. I have many fond memories of the time spent in her company. May she be at peace and accepted into the kingdom of heaven, and the Rush and Meyer families be blessed by God.
Tim, Bridgette, Dietrich, and Barrett Meyer
Joe and family, sorry for your loss of Neva. Prayers for you and your family during this time. (I am David Krueger & Darlene sister).
Sending my love and prayers to everyone.. I have a lot of great memories of my Aunt Neva and I’m sorry to hear of her passing. Stay strong through this difficult time…
Joe, Dorothy and Dale, So sorry to read of Neva’s passing. My sympathy to the family.
Joe, we are so sorry to hear about Neva. We have had great times with you both. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God’s peace be with you all.
Eric and I are so sorry to hear about Neva’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe and the entire Meyer family.
Joe and family we are so sorry for your loss of Neva. We pray that the Lord will help you all through this sad time in your lives. Remember the good times and great memories you have of Neva.