Brian G. Newhouse

Brian Newhouse, 64, of Tomah, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 8, 2015 while on vacation in Alabama.
He was born October 9, 1950, in La Crosse, to Rudolph and June (Orr) Newhouse. Brian was employed as a Salesman at Lake States Lumber in Sparta, WI. He was always an active member in his community and his long list of commitments include the La Crescent Jaycees, Apple Fest Board, La Crescent Hockey Association, La Crescent Baseball Coach, and perhaps his proudest accomplishment came from teaching Firearm Safety in Houston County for the State of Minnesota for over 30 years. Brian was also an avid hunter, talented singer and guitar player, and he had a passion and love for life that was infections to all those around him.
He is survived by his children, Nate (Tony) Newhouse, Erin (Eric) Peterson, Seth (Tara) Newhouse and Hillary (Dave) Healy, and stepson Jamie Daily; eight grandchildren: Elijah, Milo, Henry, Robert, Cecilia, June, George, and Eloise; seven siblings Daryl (Whyon) Newhouse, Bev Newhouse, Sue Colbert, Lynda (Lyle) Bahr, Sandy Newhouse, Brad Newhouse, and Rod (Barb) Newhouse, and also survived by Fiancée Cheryl Gartner, plus nieces, nephews, cousins, best friend John Engler Jr., and countless other friends.
Brian was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Arlene Trocinske; and brothers-in-law Dennis Correll, and Ken Berg. He wanted to spend his 65th birthday with his mom and dad.
Services for Brian will be held at 5:30pm on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Schumacher Kish Funeral and Cremation Services La Crescent chapel; 111 South Oak Street. Visitation will be from 3pm-5:30pm. A Celebration of Brian’s life and luncheon will follow at The American Legion Post 595 at 509 N. Chestnut St, La Crescent, MN 55947. Private family burial will take place at a later date.