Herbert E Gundlach

He was born in La Crosse on February 21, 1925, to Emil H. and Lillian (Papacek) Gundlach. He attended La Crosse schools then served with the United State Army during World War II, receiving two Bronze Stars for his service. He went on to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. On August 5, 1950, Herb married the former Janet E. Feibig in La Crosse.

Herb worked for the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation based in La Crosse for over 35 years. He was a member of Roy L. Vingers American Legion Post 52 and Thomas Rooney V.F.W. Post 1530, both of La Crosse, and was also a member of the Masons, the Society of Professional Engineers, and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1920 of La Crosse.

Herb, being an engineer all his life, saw the beauty in function. He will be remembered for his dry sense of humor and his witty comments fondly known as Herbisms.

Herb is survived by his loving wife, Janet; his children, Daniel (Lynn) Gundlach of La Crosse, Debra Garbis of Berlin, Wis., and David Gundlach of Onalaska; six grandchildren, Kimberly and Cary Gundlach, Nicole (Jeff) Harrison, Michael (Kristin) Garbis, and Evan and Elizabeth Gundlach; seven great grandchildren, Madelyn and Hunter Gundlach, Julia and Carter Harrison, and Kendall, Ava and Alexis Garbis; a sister, Beverly Gundlach of La Crosse; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Mix; and a son-in-law, John Garbis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 14th, at 10:30 a.m., at Mary, Mother of the Church Parish at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2006 Weston St., La Crosse. Rev. Douglas Robertson will officiate. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Family and friends may call at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services of La Crosse, located at 200 West Ave. So., on Thursday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m., beginning with a rosary at 4:00 p.m., and at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass.