Frank A Brodbeck

Frank A. Brodbeck, 71, of La Crosse, died in his home on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Frank was born in Medford, Wisconsin on August 3, 1942 to Frank and Kunda (Drolshagen) Brodbeck. Frank married Kathleen (Gschwind) in La Crosse on November 18,1995. Frank proudly served his country with the United States Air Force from 1963-1966. He battled and survived cancer and when he was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, he continually pushed his physical limits. Before he retired, as he did with every project, Frank put his all into his work as manager at local car dealerships. However, Frank was happiest when he was outdoors. He loved hosting family cook-outs, camping, gardening, and spending time with his German Sheppard, Mya. He was passionate about his family, loved to laugh and was an avid Packer fan.

Frank is survived by his loving wife; Kathy, children; Stacy (Les) Wade, Kimberly (Shawn) Hanson, Terry (Dawn) Brodbeck, Chris (Deenah) Brodbeck and Brad (Trish) Brodbeck and his step-children; Lisa (Curt) Zobeck, Bradley Holthaus and Jaime (Adam) Kremer. He also was a devoted grandfather to grandchildren; Megan, Corey, Zach, Breanna, Alainna, Zachary, Brice, Sydney, Avery, Ashley, Anthony, Makayla, Hailey and Meila. Frank recently became a great-grandfather to Azalia. He is further survived by his sisters; Darlene (Frank) Kowalski, Margaret (Bill) Strohkirch, and Barb (Scott) Ramsberg, sister-in-law; Mary Ann Brodbeck.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Art.



A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 28 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Rev. Lawrence B. Berger will officiate with entombment to follow the Mass at Oak Grove Cemetery with military honors. Family and friends may call at the church on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Franks name to The American Lung Association, 13100 W. Lisbon Road, Suite 700, Brookfield, WI 53005.

A special thanks to the staff at Gundersen Lutheran Hospice and the Veterans Administration. The family is extremely grateful to all the support from friends, neighbors, and loved-ones who have provided comfort in this difficult time.



I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith 2 Timothy 4:7.