Obituary
Eugene “Gene” Goyette
Eugene “Gene” Leroy Goyette, 79, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2015 at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem, WI. He was born on October 31, 1935 to Ambrose Sr and Ellen (Culbert) Goyette.
Gene grew up on French Island and attended Logan High School. He was a US Marine Corps veteran. He worked for La Crosse Footwear until his retirement in 2000. Gene loved going fishing, golf, football, going to the races, and bike riding. Gene was full of life and was a great friend to everyone. He will be greatly missed.
Gene is survived by his son, Leon (Melissa) Goyette; stepdaughters, Tammy (Robert) Bakalars, Kimberly (James) Evans; grandchildren, Shawn Sergeant, Heather (Dave) Korger, Brad (Dana) Evans, Justin (Jessica) Evans, Aaron (Whitley) Evans; 13 great grandchildren, brothers, Raymond (Kris) Goyette, Alden; sister, Geraldine (Leo) Lusk; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; life partner, Carol Kabat; brothers, George, Gerald, Ambrose Jr, Harold, Frederick, and Gordon.
Interment will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Woodlawn Cemetery in La Crosse. Pastor Ted Dewald will officiate with military honors. Online memorials may be left at www.couleecremation.com Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
Sending my condolences to Gene Goyette’s family. I heard about this from Don and Therese Culbert in Mesa, AZ. Prayers and thoughts to all of you.
Cousin Phyllis Culbert Gray.
Dear Lord take care of you son. Until we are reunited again.
I will always remember the kind heart you’ve shown me, and loved me unconditionally. You have always been like a dad to me. I will miss you and love you. Always in my heart.
Love Kimmy
I didn’t get to see my grandpa as much as I wanted to living so far away over the years. Every time I did see him though I instantly remembered why I adored him so much. He was a very special man who made an everlasting impression on the man I am today. I will be forever thankful that he was a part of my life. He will be sorely missed not only by me but anyone who had the pleasure of making his acquaintance. He truly had a huge heart and he made our family feel loved. Rest easy Grandpa. I love you.
Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us, our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life.” -Albert Einstein
Just found out about Gene. Gene and I were best friends growing up on the Island. Gene was the first one I met when my folks moved to the Island in 43. We were the same age with birthdays only a few days apart. Gene was a great guy and I have many fond memories of our growing up together on the Island.