Condolences

David Jackson, Gleason… age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, with family by his side.

Gerald Kress, Menomonee Falls… age 86, died on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Jerry and Nancy built their dream retirement home on a 40-acre parcel of land purchased in 1969.  He pursued his love of the outdoors through his membership with the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association. He also enjoyed raising show and racing pigeons with the Montello Racing Pigeon Club along with gardening, fishing and hunting.

Helen Alexander, Naples, FL and Glidden, WI…age 79, passed away on September 4, 2022. She loved and cherished her family.

Patricia Burbach, La Crosse…age 81, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, surrounded by her family, following a brave battle with cancer.  Patricia was wife of Dave Burbach, WWOA North Central Chapter chair and WWOA life member. Originally from La Crosse, Patricia and Dave spent many years in Merrill while raising their children.  She was very proud of her role as administrative assistant for the UWEC School of Nursing at St.

Harold Eichstadt, Oshkosh… age 106, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. He attend school through the 8th grade and was a self-taught, lifelong learner. Harold was very active in the community serving on numerous boards and committees. He loved spending time and having parties at the Winneconne cottage on Lake Poygan where he would entertain family and friends with his storytelling and jokes.

Otto Waldbuesser, Menomonie…age 89, went home to his Lord on Friday, February 24, 2023. After living with congestive heart failure for over five years, Otto died at home surrounded by his loving family. Otto’s focus his entire life was always on putting family first. His entire family –both immediate and extended– meant the world to him, and he was most satisfied with a day spent in their company whatever that may include.

Robert “Bob” Fisher, La Crosse… passed away February 27, 2023, at his home.

Charles “Chuck” Adleman, Luck… age 83, died February 12, 2023 at home in Luck, WI with family and friends by his side.  After teaching for 33 years in the Mound View School District, he retired to the land where his Swedish grandparents settled on Bone Lake near Luck, where he loved life in the woods.

Gary L. Krumenauer, Chippewa Falls…  age 72, died peacefully at his home under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice on Friday, January 20, 2023. Gary’s pastime passions were showing cattle, restoring tractors, and building hot rods. He and his daughter Emily traveled each year to Denver, Colorado, to show their award-winning Highland beef cattle. Over the years, they proudly won more blue ribbons than anyone else ever achieved!

Gregory Potts, Hubertus…age 67, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, while surrounded by his wife and two sons. Greg lived a life of generosity and had a deep love for nature. Greg loved nothing more than spending time with his family.