Obituary
Jesse Lewis Silbaugh
Jesse Lewis Silbaugh, 85, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Onalaska Care Facility. He was born June 26, 1935 to Henry and Norma Silbaugh in Viroqua.
After High School graduation he owned the Mobil Station in Viroqua, he then worked for Demand Motors, until finally working for Dahl Motors in La Crosse for the next 38 years.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, David (Sandy); step-sons, Mike (Tamy) Houlihan; Jon (Cristen) Houlihan; grandchildren, David (Jennifer) Silbaugh, Brandon (Barbera) Silbaugh, Austyn, Nick, Sam, Allyssa, and Alex Houlihan; 5 great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 20th at 11:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of life remembrance service at Noon at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason St., Onalaska.
Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
Sorry to hear about Jess’s passing. It was always a joy to work with him.
Verlin & Jan Ihle
Sad day to hear of Jess passing. We had some great times together working at Dahl Ford in the 1960s and 1970s. My condolences to all of Jess Family.
Hi Pat! So very sad to hear of Jesse’s death. You gave it your all to meet his care needs; especially over the past year. Take good care. Be gentle on yourself!
I am very sorry to hear of Jesse’s passing. Take comfort
in all the wonderful memories he has given us.
My condolences to Jesse’s family.
The Ruby Berg family expresses sympathy to the Jesse Silbaugh family at this difficult time. Jesse was the nephew of my father, Arden Berg.
My mother, my brother Larry (Diane) Berg, my sister Connie (David) Olson, and myself and wife (Kathy) express our sympathy. We hope that you will receive the Peace plant, and we hope the Lord will keep you.
James Berg
Jess was my mentor and friend at Dahl Ford. He taught me how to be a professional and have fun at the same time. Thanks for the many fond memories. He will be missed.
Pat you have our deepest sympathy I worked with Jesse for 14 years at Dahl Ford he was No1 he was good friend and always there to lend a helping hand to any of us that needed a help. His passing sadness me.
Pat,
So sorry to hear of Jesse’s passing. He sold my parents, Sam and Mae, many cars over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pat and family – I was so sorry to see that you have lost Jesse. I am thinking of you and sending my sympathy. This certainly has been a difficult year. May God bless. – Dorothy
Pat, so sad to hear of your loss. Remember, your old co-workers on the southside are thinking of you. Sending our sympathy. God bless you and the family.
sorry to hear of Jesse passing Harald enjoyed working with him
So sorry to hear about Jesse’s death. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Pat, we just heard today of Jesse’s passing. We are so sorry for your loss and wish we would have known sooner. He was a good man and you took wonderful care of him. Wishing you peace and sending prayers.
Jesse was a great guy. I enjoyed working with him at Dahl Ford back in the day.
This goes back many, many years when I was in my early 20’s but Jessie was one of the most wonderful salesmen to work with at Dahl Motors. I was young and not sure of my footing and he was so very kind and so very understanding. The world, the community and his family was sorely miss him. He made his mark and should be always remembered. He was truly a friend too all!!!
Dear Pat, I’m so very sorry to hear about Jesse’s passing. You have my deepest sympathy. He was a great guy and will be missed by many.
I am very sorry for your loss Jessie was a wonderful person and always gave his best.sending my deepest sympathy he will be missed so much because he was such a wonderful man in so many ways. God bless!!