Obituary
John “Jack” A. Liethen
John “ Jack” Andrew Liethen, 81, of Onalaska, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2016 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on February 5, 1935 to Frank and Tharcilla (Bornemann) Liethen. He married Yvonne “Bonnie” Conrad on December 17, 1988 at Camp Douglas Chapel.
Jack retired from the US Army in 1991 as a full Colonel. He loved spending time with his friends and family on Lake Lucerne and the Mississippi River. He was an avid outdoorsman and golfer.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; children, Jeff (Julia) Liethen, Brian (Linda) Liethen, Paul (Heather) Liethen, Christine (John) Clark, Patrick Liethen, Jenifer (Bradford) Fry, Dena (David) Pope; grandchildren, Brent (Christine), Andrew, Jesse (Lauren), Lexi, Dylan, Abbygail and William Hesselberg, Jenna and Josie Fry, Taylor Pope; great grandchildren, Tatum, Elora, Casen; sisters, Phyllis Leach, Mary (David) Meier; sister in law, Myrna Liethen; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank E. Liethen, William Liethen; and brother in law, David Leach Sr.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason Street, Onalaska, with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Pastor Scott Skogen will officiate. Military Honors will be performed by the US Army Honor Detail.
In lieu of flowers donations will be given to the Lake Lucerne Association.
To view Jack’s memorial tribute video, please visit the link below.
https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/3B75YP6Q2KC29BY3
Bonnie and family, We are so sorry to hear about Jack. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God Bless. Steve and Teri Powell
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
With love,
Michelle Holzberger
Thank you so much Michelle.
Hugs and prayers for your family
So sad to hear about Jack’s passing. He had a profound and lasting impact on our lives 36 years ago when Rod came home from the Marines, and Jack immediately grabbed him and send him on to officer training school for the National Guard, from which Rod retired as a full colonel three years ago, due in large part to Jack’s mentoring. What a great friend of our family and wonderful man—we will miss him and our condolences to the entire Liethen family.
So sorry for your loss. Had a great afternoon last summer with him at lake Lucerne. We lost a great person. I have great memories growing up next to the whole family out at the cottage during the summer. He will be greatly missed.