John F. Brieske, age 90, died at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse, WI on January 1, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Barbara; two brothers, August and Joseph; and one sister, Ann.  He is survived by his wife, Trudy Brieske; one daughter, Mary Jo Wilbur; five grandchildren, Keilla, William Jr., Ben, Colton, and Linse; and four great grandchildren, Lana May, Soffia, Adrian, and Ryker. A private committal service will be held at the St. Francis of Assisi Mausoleum in La Crosse, WI. We love John and he will be missed. God bless you.