Brian A. West

Brian A. West, 92 of La Crosse, WI, died on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse. He was born in Portsmouth, England on April 2, 1928 to Albert and Jane (Miller) West. He served in the British Royal Navy from 1947 until 1959. On May 22, 1954 he married Ruth Sivertson and she preceded him in death on January 19, 2011.

Brian had worked at Lutheran Hospital for 30 years. A few of the things Brian enjoyed in life were wood carving, making homemade wine, photography and gardening.

He is survived by his two daughters Pam (Robert) Petty of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, Lorie (Keith) Krejcarek of Suamico, WI, four grandsons Bobby (Amanda) Petty, Joey (Emily) Petty, Samuel (Samantha) Krejcarek, Gavin Krejcarek, six great grandchildren Thomas, Joshua, Jakob, Charlotte, Jack and Arthur.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth and two brothers Bernard and David.

Graveside burial will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse. Pastor Joanne Richmond will officiate. Online condolences may be given at www.schumacher-kish.com .