Obituary
Kurt W. Bluske
Dang it, I knew this day would come. Guess what, at age 85 I just left on my last road trip on December 21, 2023. I left with no GPS, no Google Maps and no paper map. I am not real sure where I am going or what it will be like when I get there, I guess you could call it the ultimate road trip. When I get to a fork in the road, I hope there will be someone with Godly wisdom that points me in the right direction. Hopefully my destination will have great weather, beautiful scenery, great hotels and fabulous food and drinks. On the other hand, it could be very hot and desolate place and could involve a stay at Motel Hell. I guess I won’t know until I get there but I’m hoping for the best.
I was blessed with a beautiful, terrific wife, Sharon (La Point) Bluske. She left on her last road trip in 2008 after 51 years of marriage and I’m sure she will be there to welcome me when I arrive at my final destination. I also hope to see the many friends who have traveled the same road that I am now on. My journey through life was like the majority of people on this earth. Like everyone else I was born, grew up, got some education, got married, had kids, had some jobs, worked hard, and retired.
Specifically, I attended Central High School and graduated from the UW-La Crosse. I worked at a few companies before I retired as the Production and Inventory Control Manager from TRW Automotive. I absolutely loved photography, traveling, music, neighborhood bars, good whiskey, casino trips and I just loved pulling a great practical joke. Of course, like most people from Wisconsin, I was an avid fan of the Packers, Bucks and the Badgers.
Sharon and I had three children, who are either retired or close to retirement. Sadly, they are now orphaned, poor things! Our children are Michael (Kate Coklin) Bluske of Prescott, AZ, Kathy Kruse of La Crosse, and Patrick Bluske of Mankato MN. We also had two grandchildren; Caeleigh Bluske and Maddie (Josh) Whitley and two great grandchildren, Wynston and Amelia.
Unfortunately, this is a one-way trip for me and to those of you who knew me I bid you a fond farewell, and who knows maybe will meet again someday. And finally, unlike the rest of you I don’t have to get up in the morning. And, in passing (no pun intended), I totally agree with the words of Somerset Maugham when he said. “Dying is a very dull dreary affair. And my advice to you is to have nothing to do with it.”
We will miss you, Dad.
Love you always.
Mike & Kate
May you rest in peace. You will be missed by all that new you. Sincerely Kathy LaPoint
Thank you ❤️
I never knew the man, but what an obituary ! Not at all like the standard run of the mill ones we see on here everyday. Best wishes to you Kurt on your final trip and I sincerely hope at the fork in the road it takes you up, up and away.
Condolences to his family……..
Absolutely agree!! Best obit ever. I wish I could have met this man.
Thank you
Your dad was the coolest ever. He will be fondly remembered by many for a long time. Again, thinking of you always. Love you Kathy.
Thank you Lynn ❤️
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like a great guy! I wished I could have met him.
Thank you.
I enjoyed working with your mom at Trane and knowing your dad through her.
So sorry to hear of Kurt’s passing. Even though we didn’t get together often we reconnected on Facebook in recent years and it was fun to talk about old and new memories Kurt was my first boss at Norplex and I truly enjoyed working for Kurt. RIP Kurt.
Thank you.
Kurt was one of the best people I ever met. We worked together at Norplex for a few years and made work enjoyable for everyone who crossed his path. His humor was infectious. Many memorable nights at Big Al’s and the Haberdashery playing trivia. You will be missed…R.I.P. Kurt with a K from Curt with a C.
Thank you Curt with a C!
This self written obituary made me smile through the sadness. Mr. Bluske was my good friend’s father. I will remember him most by the camping trips I was included on near Black River Falls. I can still hear him bellowing the words to Elvira by the Oakridge Boys. Wonderful campfires and memorable entertainment by the man who may, or may not, have also been enjoying some whiskey. RIP
Thank you Dave.
Great memories. Thanks.
Farewell Kurt. We interacted infrequently at Norplex, but I recall those meetings as pleasant and straightforward. Your photos on Facebook are excellent, and your comments are often humorous and always interesting. Rest now Kurt.
Thank you.
Mike, Kathy and Patrick we are so sorry to hear of Uncle Kurt’s passing. He surely was a one of a kind guy! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Kim & Bob
Thank you Kim and Bob ❤️ he was a remarkable man!
Worked with Kurt at Norplex, a great person to work with and funny guy. Condolences to the family.
Thank you.
Kathy, I know this has been an awful trip for you, but so glad you were able to do it for him. You will always miss him, but he will always be in your heart. He helped raise a wonderful daughter. Take care.
Thank you Jane ❤️
My condolences to the Bluske Family. I will miss Kurt’s hilarious sense of humor, funny Facebook posts and his beautiful photography of his travels. I knew both of your parents from Schmidty’s, my husband was a bartender there for years. I later found out I grew up around the corner from them on Market Street. I loved that he wrote his own obituary!
Bubbles up my friend ?
Thank you ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear of Kurt’s passing.I will miss his humor and his stories.
We had many good times at Schmidty’s.He can now be with the love of his life!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rest In Peace Kurt!!
Thank you Rhonda.
Thank you Rhonda.
Kathy- Sympathy to you and your family. Your Dad was one heck of a guy!!
Such wit and humor. We did a bunch of camping trips back in the day to Millston Wi. with your Mom & Dad, lots of good times!! What an awesome obituary. Take care.
Bill & Nancy McArthur.
Thank you Nancy & Bill
So sad to read about your dad, l had so much fun with him. One time when we all lived in the Schuh homes one of the neighbors was gone for the eve. Your dad and I went to wettsteins and got a freezer box,cut a half moon on it ,a door and put a old toilet in the box and left it in their yard.that day it went to everyone’s yard. 3 or 4 months went by I got a flat tire,guess where you’re dad had put the tire.
Thank you Jim! So many fond memories ❤️
Oh my, it’s been many years … Kurt and I worked together on Blaine McDowell’s team at Norplex. My memories of Kurt are positive ones. When I was new, Kurt helped show me the way in a helpful and friendly manner. Thanks Kurt, you are remembered… your family can be proud of you.
Thank you.
Kurt was incredibly charming.
It was a blessing to have known him
May he be with his beautiful wife in gods arms now
Thank you Steve.