Kristoffer G Raifsnider

Kristoffer G. "Kris Raifsnider, 27 of Onalaska died on Saturday October 12, 2013 at the Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born February 18, 1986 in Wausau, Wis. to Karen (Petersen) Raifsnider and Gregory Raifsnider and graduated from Onalaska High School in 2004. Kris had attended Western Wisconsin Technical College and worked at the Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center in the indoor and outdoor valet and shuttle services for seven years and will be affectionately remembered as the shuttle guy. In 2008 he was awarded the National Team Member of the Year for outstanding performance and dedication. In the spring of 2013 he graduated from Winona Technical College and attained his CDL with a 4.0 GPA. At the time of his death Kris was working for A+ Roll-Off Company in Mindoro and was looking forward to driving truck for Kwik Trip beginning on October 28th.

Kris enjoyed many things in life including working on cars, especially his black Monte Carlo, computers, the violin which he could play by ear, and outdoor activities. He also had a passion for animals, especially his dog Rocky.

Kris is survived by his mother, Karen Raifsnider (fianc Jeff Holmquist) of Onalaska; a sister, Kalynn Raifsnider of Onalaska; maternal grandparents, Dick and Joan Petersen of La Crosse; his God-mother, Nancy Quinlisk of Onalaska; his only cousin Tore Berg of Halden, Norway, his father Gregory Raifsnider of Hatley, Wis. and his best friend, Rocky; along with many special friends including Scott Turner and Bill Brickson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday; October 18th at First Lutheran Church in Onalaska with Rev. Jason Stanton officiating. A luncheon will follow the services at the church. A private family burial will be held at a later time. Friends and family may call at the church on Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Coulee Region Humane Society.