Obituary
Virgil Charles Luckeroth
Virgil Charles Luckeroth, 82, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2015 at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. He was born August 23, 1932 to Benedict and Cordula (Stallbaumer) Luckeroth. He married Mary Ann Walz January 6, 1954 in Sumner, IA.
Virgil was an Air Force Veteran. He graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He began college with one child and graduated with 4 children. He worked for 29 years as a manufacturing engineer at Trane Co. After retirement he took on a career in furniture woodworking. He also held a private pilot’s license, was a member of Kiwanis, 3rd degree Knight of Columbus, and Rotary Lights.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ann; children, Pam (Jim) Stacy of Woodbridge, VA, Annette (Dan) Dolzen of Nashville, TN, Nancy Huffman of Carbondale, IL, Ken Luckeroth of Green Bay, WI, LeahNe (Todd) Thiele of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren, Ashleigh (Josh), Matthew, Heather, Justin, Wesley, Travis, Nathaniel, Ahnna, Ansel, Quinton, Walker; great-grandson, Bradley; siblings, Jerry, Mary Ann Landas, Ralph (Sue), Barb (Doug) Mizener; and many other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Elmer; sister, Rose; and son-in-law, Terry Huffman.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of 3rd, 7th, and 9th floor of Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, all of the care givers of Hillview Health Care Center with a special thanks to Peter and St. Jude Hospice.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1031 Main St., Onalaska. Msgr. Steven Kachel will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to mass at the church. Military Honors will be provided by the Onalaska Post 336 American Legion. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
Annette,
I am so sorry to hear about your Father. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Debbie Stinson
Our sympathy to Mary Ann and the family. Uncle Virgil is at peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ann I feel privileged to have known Virgil for the short time I knew him. His woodworking craftsmanship was second to none for the furniture he completed in our house. One of a kind and a original for many years to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will miss Virgil’s witty humor and smile. I will always remember him and you in my heart. Duane Boebel
My deepest sympathy to all during this time of grief. Remember the good times and keep them close to your heart they will help with the tough times. Time will help to heal.
To Maryann and family, my deepest sympathies. I pray that the Lord gives you strength to get through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.