Francis E Benesh

Francis E. Benesh, 84 of La Crosse, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, November 23, 2012. He was born in La Crosse on February 3, 1928 to John and Rose (Lanick) Benesh. On May 30, 1950 Francis married Joyce McGuire at St. James Catholic Church in La Crosse. Francis had volunteered at St. Francis Hospital for many years. He also installed Life Line systems for people in need and was active in the mobile meals delivery program. Francis was a member of St. James parish for many years where he had served as an usher.

In addition to his wife Joyce, he is survived by three daughters; Michele (Fred) Kuver of Largo FL.

Mary (Mike) Burrow of La Crosse, Kathy (Fianc Dave Tiffany) Kramer of La Crescent, MN, two sons; Michael (Sylvia Schlieckau) Benesh of Madison, Wi, James Benesh of La Crosse, three grandchildren; Allison, Morgan, Ben and one great grandson Kaiden. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at St. James The Less Catholic Church. Rev. Robert Schaller will officiate. Burial in the Catholic Cemetery of La Crosse will be at a later date. Friends may call on the family Wednesday morning at the church from 9:00 A.M. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Alzheimers Association or St. James The Less Parish. The Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is in charge of arrangements.