Richard Joseph Pusch 61, of Apache Junction, AZ passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 in Mesa, AZ at Banner Heart Hospital. He was born in Mesa, Arizona, April 21st, 1951, to Martin and Bernice Pusch. He was an army veteran and retired miner of the Asarco mines and TSA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. Richard is survived by his wife Ina, his son David, daughter-law Michele and his daughter Amy, siblings: Marty (Patty), Addie, Alan (Tammy), Dennis (Claire), Glen (Cathy) and Elaine, grandchildren: Shauncey, Chelsie, Rylee, Jacoby, and great-grandchildren: Evelynne and Eliza. A memorial service will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday July 26, 2012 at 2:00p.m.