Christ Nick Mesoloras

Christ Mesoloras was born in La Crosse to Nick and Mary (Kish) Mesoloras on May 1st, 1927, and passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014. He attended Central High School where he was a track standout and class president. After graduation in 1945, Christ enlisted in the U. S. Navy and trained as a corpsman in San Diego, Cal. Once discharged from the Navy, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating in 1952 with a degree in Business. It was in Madison that Christ met the love of his life, Gwen Booth. The two wed in La Crosse on November 1, 1952.
Christ and Gwen started Gwen’s Fashions in Onalaska and retired after 32 successful years in business. Christ had a second career as a realtor with Gerrard Hoeschler, where he worked until his final retirement in 2006. He also served as treasurer for the U.W.-La Crosse Quarterback Club for 32 years where he made many wonderful friends. One of Christ’s proudest achievements was obtaining his private pilot’s license at age 40. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and love of chocolate.
Christ is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gwen; his three daughters, Wallis Hutton (aka Nancy), Chrysanthe Mesoloras, and Mari Merrill along with Mari’s wonderful husband, Jim Merrill.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to the caring staff at Hillview Health Care Center.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 18th, at Christ Episcopal Church, at the corner of 8th and Main Streets in La Crosse. Rev. Patrick Augustine will officiate. Friends may call on the family at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials should be made to the cancer research organization of your choice.