Richard F. Hauser of Onalaska passed into the eternal care of our Lord surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday September 24, 2019.

Rich was born in La Crosse on August 21,1935 to Milton & Verna Hauser and graduated from Logan High School. He met the love of his life, Mary Johnson, at the roller rink in West Salem where he worked as a skate guard. Rich and Mary celebrated 62 years of marriage in June. They were blessed with 5 children; Sandra (Dennis) Aukes, Teresa (Edward) Becker, Mark Hauser, Scott (Connie) Hauser and Amanda (Lance) Jurgensen. He adored his 11 grandchildren; Katie (Tony) Inveen, Anna (Brandon) Swenson, Tony (Crystal) Becker, Alex Becker, Lydia Hauser, Julia Hauser, Danielle WIttenberg, Allie (Jon) Culligan, Zach Hauser, Noah Jurgensen, Megan Jurgensen and his 8 great-grandchildren.

Rich began his career in the meat business at Freddie’s Market, moved to Farley’s Quality Sausage and then became a founding partner in Kenrich Foods. After retiring from Kenrich he started Accu-Rite Home Inspection.

Rich’s family would like to thank their Friend and Pastor, Scott Skogen, as well as the doctors and nurses (Brie, Emily and Katie) at Gundersen Health System for their care and support.

Per Rich’s wishes, the family will be holding a private service.