Obituary
Brandon Gerald Grosskopf
Brandon Gerald Grosskopf, 31, of La Crosse passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 26, 2017.
He was born February 13, 1986, in La Crosse, to Barbara (McNeill) Volden and Kevin Grosskopf but was raised with love by his step-father, Patrick Volden.
Brandon is survived by his mother, Barbara, his three sisters, Bobbie McNeill of Minnesota, Becky (Jason) Slocum of Florida, and Amy Calkins of Washington. He is also survived by his nieces, Anisah, Hazel, Mercedes, and Selina. Brandon is survived by his grandparents, Cal and Sue Grosskopf; Six uncles, Pete McNeill, Rex McNeill, Wayne Young, Michael Young, Steve (Rhonda) Grosskopf, and Greg (Karen) Grosskopf; and Six aunts, Vicky (Wayde) Anger, Patti Miller, Diane (Rich) Czechowicz, Cynthia Wolfe, Kim (Charlie) Nelson, and Carrie Roberts. Brandon was also survived by many, many cousins on both sides of his family.
Brandon attended Logan High School and graduated in 2004. He was very active in wrestling and football while in school. Brandon enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially camping. It is something we did growing up every summer at Goose Island. Brandon will be remembered most by his contagious laugh and his infectious smile. He was so easy to get along with and fun loving, with a fantastic sense of humor. Brandon will be missed by everyone who ever had the pleasure of knowing him.
Brandon was preceded in death and will be reunited by both fathers, Patrick and Kevin, his grandparents, Gerald and June McNeill, and his Uncle Bill Young and Aunt Nancy King.
A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason St., Onalaska, with visitation from 10 a.m until the time of service.
Our family would like to express our gratitude to the staff of Coulee Region Cremation Group for their support and care of our son, brother, nephew, and Uncle Bam Bam.
“You wake up every morning to fight the same demons that left you so tired the night before, but its not the drugs that make a drug addict, it’s the need to escape reality.”
– Mashup of two quotes from Healthyplace-
Our deepest sympathy and condolences Barb and family for your loss.
So very sorry for the tremendous loss your family is experiencing. My prayer is that you all will find comfort in the sweet memories you have of Brandon. Love and hugs from your California cousin, Judy Waits (granddaughter of Sadie Grosskopf Krech).
Much love bro now and forever!!
I meet Brandon back when he was 15 and i was 19 after i starting dating a mutual friend we shared lots of laughs and cries since then, but most of we had fun, played and got in to innocent trouble, its what boys do :). The time i seen him was last year and it was a pleasure to get one last hug from that kid. He will be missed. Even tho we wernt close the last 12 yrs, i still love you from all the great times we had together. GLITTER!
So very sorry for your loss. Brandon was always kind and smiling when i saw him. Prayers for family and friends who are missing him.
I never met Brandon and we are distant cousins, but my heartfelt sympathy is with you. God keep you in the palm of his hand.
Sending all my love to Brandon’s family. May God be with you during this time.
My prayers are with you barb and family
I worked with Brandon at little Caesars when he was clean and graduated drug court and everything. He was so nervous to give his speech but you could tell how happy he was that he did it.. I wish he would have stayed clean because when he was he was so amazing. He brought so much laughter and joy into my life and I only had him as a friend for a few years. I am so sorry for anyone that got the chance to be close to him. He was an amazing person and he will be very missed
Our Prayers to Brandon’s family and friends.
I am very sorry for ur loss. He was a gud friend & will truly be missed.
So so sorry to hear of your loss I did not know Brandon but he was also a distant cousin with the grosskopf family prayers to you and your family for your loss
So sorry for your loss. keeping you and your family in my prayers
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have not seen Brandon in years but I knew him from school as we played football and wrestled together. I can remember as sophomores we were both dressed for a varsity football game against Onalaska. The weather was bad and had been raining all night and when one of the upper class men got injured I went in to play. My old worn out cleats made it very hard to find footing on the wet field and I wasn’t sure what to do. At half time, Brandon was nice enough to loan me his cleats for the rest of the game as he could see I was struggling. That is my memory of Brandon, a nice guy who would help you out.
On behalf of the La Crosse Logan Alumni Association we would like to extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you and yours on the passing of a former Ranger. Please be assured that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.