Michael Thomas Pusch (age 76)

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Michael Thomas Pusch, Age 76 of DuBois, PA  passed on Friday,  August 4, 2023 at Christ the King Manor.

He was born April 10, 1947 in DuBois and grew up on Grove Place with his parents, Michael and Angeline (Yonushonis) Pusch and sister Charlotte who preceded him in death.

Mike graduated from DuBois Area High School in 1965, served as a Marine mechanic on the USS Barbel Submarine stationed in Hawaii during the Vietnam War, and studied Art at DeAnza College in Cupertino, California.

Mike was employed at Shankel’s Pharmacy and Joe Fender’s Auto Body Shop. Mike was a talented artist, mechanic, and builder, building his home, a camp, Adirondack chairs, and outhouses. Mike rebuilt 1927, 1941, and 1959 Harley Davidson motorcycles which were displayed at the Dubois Harley Shop, and rebuilt a 1947 International Truck. Mike’s work was always of the highest quality.

Mike was a Harley Davidson enthusiast, the caregiver for his older adult parents, and a volunteer at Christ the King Manor in the Activities Department including taking a resident for a ride in his sidecar on her 96^th birthday.

Mike was a great listener, wise and encouraging. You always felt better after you talked with Mike. Mike will be dearly missed by his cousins, friends, and neighbors.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Charles Kaza as celebrant.

Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

The family would like to thank the employees of Christ the King Manor for their devoted care. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Manor Activities Department, 1100 West Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence