Eldon Wayne Burkhardt, 86, of La Crosse, WI, passed away Monday, Oct 12, 2026. He was born in Viroqua on November 18, 1939, to Kenneth and Palma (Paulsrud) Burkhardt. On August 12,1961 he married Donna Lewis and they made their home on French Island.

Eldon served in the US Army from 1959 to 1961. Over the years, Eldon was employed by La Crosse Cooler Company, LB White, and CarQuest. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing as well as gaming at area casinos.

Eldon was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Elayne Brach, Joyce Korish, and Rita Burkhardt; and children Jeanene Burkhardt, Barbara Campbell, and Wayne Burkhardt.

Eldon is survived by his wife, Donna; brothers Royal Burkhardt and Evan Burkhardt; grandchildren Ben (Kalista) Burkhardt, Kevin (Teresa) Campbell, Jr, Jerry Hopkins, Jesse Burkhardt, and Carlie (Easton) Gaber; and great-grandchildren Brenon, Jaydon, Landon, Kevin III, Lydia, Sophia, and Lilianna.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 – 2:00 on Saturday, November 14 at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason St, Onalaska, WI.

Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family at this time