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Richard Louis Wera

November 21, 2020 | 6 comments

Richard Louis Wera, 73, of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020 at home in La Crosse, WI.

He was born on October 5, 1947 to Louis and Adelaide Wera. He married Donna Munighan on November 1, 1969.

Rich was born in Winona, Minnesota and graduated from Winona Senior High. Rich served with the U.S. Marine Corp in the Vietnam War. He then graduated from Winona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in social work. Rich had an amazing impact on adolescents over his 45-year career. He also took pride in his work as a drywaller and plasterer, ultimately creating his own business working with his son. Rich was passionate about keeping a fitness routine. He also enjoyed traveling, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Rich is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna Wera; sons, Richard (Deanna) Wera and John (Stacy) Wera; daughter, Jenny (Shannon) Erb; grandsons, Damion (Sara) Wera, Spencer and Christian Wera, and Elliot and Isaiah Erb; granddaughters, Ciara, Addison, and Abigail Wera; sister, Bonnie (Robert) Vogelsang, and niece and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Adelaide Wera; father, Louis Wera, and his sister, Nancy Kline.

The family would like to thank family and friends for their support as well as the Galesville Boppers.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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6 Comments

  1. Carol Olson

    My sympathies to all of you! I had the honor of working with Rich at Sparta High School, it was amazing to watch him work his magic with these kidlets that needed patience and understanding when nobody else saw good in them! He always had a smile for the staff and a listening ear when we were at wits end with our students. God just gained a beautiful angel, may your memory carry through these first holidays and the days ahead.?

  2. Diane Hoseck

    Dear Donna, Bonnie, Joni and Pat,
    Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, brother and brother-in-law.
    We are friends of Joni and Pat, but, Joni always spoke so fondly of Rich and you Donna. Thinking of you at this sad time.
    Sincerely,
    Bruce & Diane Hoseck

  3. Sandy Schaefer

    My sympathies to all, especially to Jenny, whom I had the pleasure of working with at Stoughton Hospital. Parents are so important especially Dad’s to their girls. It was 1 year ago November 12, that my 100 year old passed. He and Rich would like each other. Allow others to be supportive and helpful at this time of grieving. He sounds like a wonderful man and Dad. Peace and Prayers

  4. Sara Fredrickson

    To the Wera Family,

    I am so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I would like to offer my sincerest condolences and that thoughts and prayers be with you at this time of mourning.

  5. Jean m Conway

    Dearest Donna, My daughter just called me to tell me about Rich. I am so sad for you. Rich was my best friend for so many years. You were the best wife to him and he loved you to the moon and back. I am living in Rochester and if you could call me to visit I would love it.

  6. Kaycee

    To all of Rich’s family, I wanted to tell you that he had such a profound impact on me. I worked at the group home with him. He was always asking me how my family was and how I was doing. He was so caring and sooo funny! I always looked forward to seeing him at work. He talked about his family alot and how he was so proud of everyone. I’m sorry to hear of his passing. I think of him often.

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