Linda Lorraine Elsen, 67, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30,2018 in her home. She was born on April 11, 1951 to Harold and Karen Stankey. She married Ronald William Elsen on September, 19, 1970 in Onalaska.

After high school, she worked at Heilemans for 18 years. She also worked at Festival where, after another 18 years, retired in 2015. During her retirement, she enjoyed her peaceful time with her husband, Ron, of 47 years at their home on Lake Onalaska. She loved spending her time cheering on the Brewers and the Packers as well as fishing, golfing, and playing cards. To her, Wednesdays were a special day, spent golfing and meeting friends for happy hour. She was also a great baker who made the best 7 Layer Bars. Linda was a wonder woman, wife, sister, aunt and friend and she will be very much missed by all.

She is survived by her husband and best friend, Ronald; siblings, Frank, Joann (Rich) Bredemann, Ron, Diane, Pete; in-laws, Nancy, Larry, Bob (Mariam), Pat, Sandy (Dave) Demorest, and special friend of Carol, Jim Symicek; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Red and Kay; sister Carol; and brother, Brian.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice for their wonderful care.

A memorial service will be held in her honor on, Friday, July 6, at 11 am with visitation held on Thursday, July 5, from 4 to 6 pm, as well as one hour prior to the service at 10 am, in the Prairie Room at Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason St., Onalaska, 54650. Chaplain Jeff Thomson will be officiating. Memorials preferred to Mayo Clinic Hospice.