Lawrence "Larry"

Rusniak

Lawrence “Larry” Paul Rusniak, 79, of Pulaski, WI, passed away at his home unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The son of Felix “Phil” and Noreen (Presny) Rusniak was born on September 5, 1947, in Chicago, IL.

Larry’s family moved from Chicago, IL to Pulaski, WI when he was a teenager. He graduated from Pulaski High School in 1965. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and served for 6 years. On June 27, 1970, Larry married the love of his life, Randi Jo Buss. They shared 51 years of marriage together until Randi’s passing in 2022.

Larry dedicated 39 years to Structural Components Corporation in Green Bay, beginning his career as a welder and working his way up to Foreman. He retired in 2013, leaving behind a long career of hard work and dedication.

Larry had a passion for fast cars, especially the 1967 Shelby GT Mustang and his 1973 Corvette. In his life, he enjoyed traveling, socializing, live music and fine dining. He also enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, hunting with his dad, attending the off-road races in Crandon with family and friends, and car shows.

Survivors include his three daughters: Danielle (Bob) Kapla, Pulaski, Darci (Stephan) MacNab, Los Angeles, and Nicole Rusniak-Turner, Janesville; his grandchildren: Sierena Kloes, Kailah Kloes, McKenah Kloes, Brohden Kloes, Alistar MacNab, and Spencer Breithaupt Jr.; step-grandchildren: Lane Kapla, Austin Kapla; his sister, Geraldine (Ray) Majewski and family; brothers-in-law: Ronald (Nancy) Buss, Rory (Lisa) Buss, and Robert (Sharon) Buss; sisters-in-law: Rochelle (Kevin) Gannon, Rojene Brown, and Renee (Durand) Burns; his grand puppy, Cosmo; and several nieces, nephews, and other family.

In addition to Larry’s wife, Randi Jo and his parents, Phil and Noreen, Larry was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Richard Buss; and two sisters-in-law: Rita Moede and Ricki Buss.

Friends are invited to gather at Marnocha Funeral Home, 186 E. Pulaski St., Pulaski, on Friday, December 4, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 pm. Military honors rendered by the Pulaski Area Veterans will follow. Burial will be in Spring 2027, in Assumption B.V.M. Cemetery, Pulaski.

Online condolences may be offered to Larry’s family at www.marnochafuneralhome.com or on the Marnocha Funeral Home Facebook page.