Bert A. Jenks, Sr.

Bert Arthur (Bud) Jenks Sr., 86, of La Crosse passed away in the early morning hours of June 25th, 2022 at the VA Memorial Hospital in Tomah. Bud was born to late Ruel Bert and Eileen Vanetta Jenks on July 24, 1935. He married Patricia (Pat) on April 7th, 1955 at Mt. Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church in La Crosse and together they raised six children. Bud was a veteran, serving as a proud Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps. He was a skilled carpenter as the owner of Jenks Home Maintenance, where he worked with his brother. He had a love for bowling and was thrilled when he would bowl a perfect game of 300. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman, and you could always hear him cheering (or telling the referee to get some glasses) whether it be sports on TV or at the high school cheering on his children/grandchildren. Bud is preceded in death by his father Bert, mother Eileen, wife Patricia (Pat), sister Jeanne, and his brothers Richard (Dick) and Gerald (Jerry). He is survived by his children: Peggy Harris (Larry Schneider) of Prairie Du Chein, Vicky (Arne) Erickson of Parker, South Dakota, Judith (Keith) Engen of La Crosse, Bert Jr. (Vicki) Jenks of La Crosse, Pam (Ron) Richardson of La Crosse, and Kathy (Erik) Rasmussen of La Crosse; 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his siblings: Alice, Marni, Patty, along with his brother Jim. Visitation will be Friday, July 1st, 2022 at Mt. Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church at 10:00 AM with the Memorial service beginning at 11:00 AM, with Military Honors and lunch to follow.