Dick, Jeanne Norma Musch

Jan. 5, 1920 - Oct. 14, 2007

"You are reading in the newspaper that I am dead. Do not believe a word of it, for 
I am more alive than ever before." I borrowed this quote from the great evangelist, 
D.L. Moody, because I couldn't think of a better way to give such good news. I am 
now with my Savior. I am now in my real home. This body that I have no more use for 
is dead and will be put in the ground, but I can assure you that I am not there. If 
you want to shed tears, make them tears of joy. I am rejoicing in heaven. Remember 
that I am with my Lord and have joined all that have gone before me.

This past Sunday, October 14, 2007, was a time of great reunion. I am once again 
with my husband, Herb; my parents, Louis and Charlotte Musch; my brother, Charles 
Musch; and my sister, Marion Cooper. In fact, we will be together for all eternity. 
I have had a life of 87 years blessed beyond belief.  My brother Jack Musch of 
Richmond, Virginia is the lone remaining Musch. My sister and brothers blessed me 
with nieces and nephews. There were also many aunts, uncles, and cousins that were 
a part of my life in Wisconsin.

A true blessing was my husband, Herb. Our most precious gifts were our children, 
Greg, Patti and Tom. Our oldest son, Greg Dickson and his wife, Gloria have given 
us Kristin and Ryan. Our daughter, Patti Hill and her husband, Tom have given us 
three grandsons, Jason and wife, Kate, Grant and wife, Erin, and Hunter.  Patti's 
family also gave me my first two great-grandchildren, Avery and Jordan. Our youngest 
son, Tom Dickson and his wife, Clasine have blessed us with Lindsey and Miller.  
Having reached the end of my life on earth, I reflect that my grandchildren have 
brought me such amazing happiness.

I was a graduate of Marquette University, having studied dental hygiene. When I 
retired, I was the oldest practicing dental hygienist in the state of Texas. The 
church has been at the center of my life from Sherman Park Lutheran in Milwaukee 
to Pilgrim Lutheran in Kilgore and to being one of the founders of Our Redeemer 
Lutheran in Longview.

Many of the great joys in my life were the relationships that I formed throughout 
my time here on earth. I am very thankful for the move from Milwaukee to Longview 
with Schlitz Brewing Co. in 1965. This gave me the opportunity to meet so many of 
you at church, Dr. Joe Baucum's practice, Pine Crest Country Club and my many other 
activities. Thank you for making my life richer with your friendship.

When you read this, I will have taken my last breath here, and the next in heaven. 
Many of you, I will see again. Some I won't and that is the saddest thing in the 
world to me. God has made provision that "none should perish." That provision was 
the sacrifice of His Son. You are all too valuable and cost Him too dearly not to 
receive that gift. And it is a gift. There is no way we can earn, buy, or work our 
way into heaven. The only way is to accept Jesus Christ into your heart. The most 
quoted verse in the Bible is John 3:16: "For God so loved the world, that He gave 
His only begotten son, that whosoever believed in Him would not perish, but would 
have everlasting life." Please let that verse speak to your heart and receive that 
gift of salvation so we will meet again. Yours truly, Jeanne.

The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2007, at Our Redeemer 
Lutheran Church, Judson Road, Longview, Texas, followed by internment at Lakeview 
Memorial Gardens, with a reception following at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

In place of flowers, please make a memorial donation to Our Redeemer Lutheran 
Church in Longview, TX or your favorite charity.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. this evening, October 17, 2007, at Rader Funeral 
Home of Longview.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 10/17/2007.