Allen G. Asmus

Allen G. Asmus, 77, of Holmen, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Bluffview Memory Care with his family at his side. He was born on January 24, 1938 in West Salem to George and Adelia (Miller) Asmus. Allen was baptized, confirmed, and member of Christ Ev. Lutheran Church in West Salem for many years. He graduated from Holmen High School in 1956. On March 11, 1958 he married his dancing partner, Phyllis A. Kopplen, at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Chaseburg. They were blessed with two sons. Allen had worked at the Holmen Creamery, Montgomery Wards for 17 years, and then owned and operated Asmus Appliance Service for 23 years until his illness caused him to retire. He instilled a Christian life in his family and found pleasure in many hobbies including fishing, men’s league softball, playing cards, cutting wood, dancing, visiting with friends. He most enjoyed attending church and being on many committees.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis, two sons, Randy (Michelle) Asmus of Bloomington, MN and Brian Asmus of Holmen, three grandchildren, Alex (Brianna) of Richfield, MN, Megan (Fiancé’ Nick) of St. Paul, MN, and Colin of Bloomington, MN, and many special nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Dolores Allen, and a brother James.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 1201 Avon St., La Crosse. Pastor David Leistekow will officiate. Burial will be in the Christ Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, West Salem. Friends may call at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral & Cremation Services of Onalaska on Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and at the church on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. Online guestbook is available at www.schumacher-kish.com.
Thank-you to the staff at Bluffview Memory Care and Hospice for their support and wonderful care.