James Robert Kusch

James Robert Kusch, 83 years of age, current resident of Waterford, Wisconsin, and formerly of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Zilber Family Hospice Wauwatosa.

He was born on July 29, 1941, to Barny and Lillian (Schmidt) Kusch and attended Riverside High School in Milwaukee, class of 1959. In 1962, James was united in marriage to Gail Wilde.

James lived in many places throughout his life, including Milwaukee, Arlington Heights, New Berlin, Scottsdale, Crystal Lake, and Waterford. He worked at PPG Industries his entire 41-year sales career until retiring in 2001. James was also a member of the Big Bend Lions Club.

He is survived by his loving wife, Gail; daughters Kim (Robert) Davies and Kelly (James) Erb; grandchildren Samantha, Addison, Leah, and Erin; brother-in-law Gary (Barb) Wilde; other relatives and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial visitation will be held 9:30AM-10:45AM Saturday, March 29, 2025 at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC FAITH COMMUNITY (305 South First Street Waterford, WI 53185), with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions on behalf of James are appreciated to the Big Bend Lions Club (mail to The Floyd E. Swayze Community Center, W231S9205 Riverside St, Big Bend, WI 53103; email to bbvlionscc@gmail.com; or call 262-336-7131).

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home of Waterford is proudly serving the family.

• Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home 
• 225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185
• 262-534-2233
• www.stencelfh.com