Obituary
Donna Irene Tischer
Donna Irene Tischer, 72, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born on January 8, 1940 to Donald and Vernice Dunham. She married Gerald Tischer on April 22, 1961 in Waukon, IA.
Donna was a great griller in the summer, enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, watching the Green Bay Packers, going out to dinner, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She worked for the La Crosse Garment Company for many years and a member of the Eagle Club Auxiliary 1254.
Donna is survived by her children, Lori (Mike) McMorrow, David Tischer, Paul Tischer; grandchildren, Tasha (Brad) Miller, Michael McMorrow, Lisa Tischer, Joshua Tischer; 2 great-grandchildren, Adeline and Leo Miller; siblings, Shirley (Walter) Stark, Janet Luehne, Donald (Karen) Dunham; and many other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Barb; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
The family would like to thank all of the ICU staff at Mayo Clinic Health System for all of their care and support.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11:00 am at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 1201 Avon St., La Crosse. The Rev. David Leistekow will officiate. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. A private interment will be held at Woodlawn South Cemetery at a later time. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
Dear Lori, thinking of you and your family during this difficult time, We are sorry to hear the loss of your mom. the Powells. Jerry and Linda & family