Obituary
James A. Brush
James A Brush, 83 of Galesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 22nd, 2022 at his home. He was born July 14th, 1939 to Kenneth and Myrtle (Goode) Brush. He married Cindy Kane on April 5th, 1996 in Onalaska, WI.
James was known for hunting, fishing, storytelling, singing and playing the guitar, his love for animals and watching western movies with John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and James Arness. He wrote the book The Silent Hunter, received his pilot’s license and served in the Naval Reserves. He started his company, Empire Screen Printing in a garage in 1960. Above all he loved spending time with his family and his dogs.
Jim is survived by his wife, Cindy Brush; children, Kimberlee (Scott) Radke, Jen (Doug) Kuehn, John (Kaara) Freismuth, Travis (Paige) Brush, Leah (Craig) Waters, Autum (Codi) Jacobs, Mike Smith, Caity (Elijah) Ojika, Tracy Brush, Shawn (Kathy) Brush; grandchildren, Katie, Jameson, Christa, Britton, Aliah, Levi, Madison, Marina, Mercedes, McKenzie, McKinley, Miley, Hunter, Megan, Abby, Carter, Brooklyn, Boston, Easton, Shawn, Quinn, Savannah, Dustin, Damen, future baby O; great-grandchildren, Haley, Hanna, Blake, Brandon, Maeson, Harper, Morrison, Maxwell, Kane, Maverick, Grace, Wren; great-great-grandson, Grayson; sisters, Judy Traynor, Candi (Joe) Vinson; and many other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Myrtle; sisters, Janice, Patty, Arlene; brother, Jack; grandson, Scott Brush.
The family would like to the care providers at Mayo Hospice, Dr. Rhonda Heun, life-long friends Jim and Mary Schwinefus and all of his Empire family.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason St., Onalaska. Chpl. Jeff Thomson will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
Our condolences to everyone. Much love and peace. Dale and Ginny Ebersold
Sorry for your loss
I’m so sorry for all of you. It was so obvious Jim loved his family so much and cherished you, Cindy ? You’ll be in my prayers.
RIP Jim. You will be missed very much. My prayers go out to his families.
I wad surprised to here about Jim Brush. I worked for him apng time. I was always treated well.my condolences for the Brush family.
Jim was such a great guy. I really enjoyed the 12 years I worked for him at Empire. He will definitely be missed. Rest in Peace Jim.
My condolences to the Brush family
Cindy, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were so fortunate to have the two of you last year at the Logan High School 62nd Class Reunion. Jim was not only very successful and willing to share his wealth, but he lived life to the fullest doing those things that he enjoyed. We will be posting an email of his obituary to all of his surviving classmates and on the La Crosse Logan Class of 58 Facebook page.
Sincerely,
Phil and Sarah Nohr
Cindy and family ~ I am really sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. He was such a nice guy. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you! Love you ♡
My deepest sympathies to cousin Jim’s family. I am so sorry for your loss. My family enjoyed his visits to Warrens those many years ago; especially when he brought his guitar to play and sing for us. My Mom and her sisters loved to accompany him. He was a one of a kind person, always down to earth. Strength and love to you during this difficult time.
Love, Sue (Calkins) Pergande
Cindy and family – We are sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. There is a lot of very good memories over the many years that Jim and I have had together as friends. I have to apologize that I am not going to be able to make it to the service due to the fact that I had surgery last Friday. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.