Obituary
Shawn Roland Kratz
Shawn Roland Kratz, 57, of La Crosse, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. A gathering to celebrate Shawn’s life will be held Saturday, May 02, 2026, at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason Street, Onalaska, WI, at 12:00 p.m.
Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family at this time.

Shawn was a kind, fun-loving spirity who was called home to our Lord, for reasons only He knows beyond our grasp, to spend an eternity of peace and serenity.
He married Lisa Kratz and had a wonderful daughter Randi Lea Kratz-Shaw, and a beautiful grandson Theodore Shaw.
There are no words to ease your pain, but you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Francis Klees
Brother-In-Law
Shawn used too hitch hike too our place in Brownsville and go fishing with me and ron. ron would give him a ride back too LaCrosse. Sorry for you loss. Shawn was a great guy.
I am so sorry to hear of Shawn’s passing. He was a customer of mine for many years and we will miss hearing his stories and seeing his smiling face.
I’m sorry to hear about Shawn, I remember him from all the way back in grade school. He was a fun guy. I’ve lost touch with most of the people I knew from years past. My regards to his family.
Very sad to hear. So many memories/ stories to tell. Sorry that im just seeing those post. R.I.P Shawn. Today i will do a couple tear droppers and kicks without fear for u brother. KraTz-fU 4EVER !!!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I knew Shawn for many years even picked apples with him at Lautz orchard in La Crescent good times at the old Crescent inn rest In peace!