Obituary
Marie D. Brieske
Marie D. Brieske, 91 years young, continued her life’s journey as she passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 7, 2016.
Marie was born December 20, 1924 in Farmington Township, Olmsted County, MN, to William and Esther Henn. Marie attended Farmington School in Olmsted County, MN.
On March 25, 1944 she married Reuben W. Brieske in Decorah, IA. They had two children, Donna Rae (Vaaler) and Thomas William Brieske.
Marie worked at several area restaurants including Walt’s, Mai Tai, Cavalier, Elk’s Club and Doerflinger’s Tea Room until its closing. During the many years Marie lived in La Crosse, she loved to walk around the downtown area visiting friends and relatives. She enjoyed helping friends in need at the “Dorm” (Stokke Tower), traveling, playing cards (especially Euchre), and serving on the Alter Guild as a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. She was an avid, lifelong Packer fan who had fun creating many game day rituals the family still love to this day.
Marie is survived by her daughter Donna (Richard) Vaaler of Onalaska, WI, six grandchildren Todd (Christine) Vaaler, Sierra Vista, AZ, Jason (Kimberly) Vaaler, Melrose, WI, Christopher Vaaler, Holmen,WI, Ryan Brieske, Colorado Springs, CO, Bronson Brieske, Denver, CO and Tyler Brieske of La Crosse, WI, eleven great-grandchildren, one sister, Barbara Peterson of La Crosse, WI, and many nieces and nephews.
Marie was preceded in death by her son Thomas William, Daughter-in-law Peggy, her parents, her sister Alice Dubbles and brothers William (Gus), LaVerne (Mike), George and Leonard Henn, and an infant grandson.
Rest in peace GaGa we’ll always Love You.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 21, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 612 Division Street in La Crosse, with Pastor Lisa Shank officiating. Visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church.
Marie was my mother in-law. I’m Ryan Andrew and Bronson Thomas Brieske’s mother. Thomas William Brieske is my late husband. I was left out of Marie’s obituary. Marie will always be remember by me as my beloved mother in-law. She was very good to me and loved my children dearly. I will always remember her kindness. She is missed.