David Reckase

David Reckase, 29, of La Crosse took his life on May 9, 2017. David was born in La Crosse on September 16, 1987, to Mary Mundt Reckase and Dan Reckase. He graduated from La Crosse Central High School and St. Mary’s University of Winona, Minnesota. David enjoyed success in sports, early on at basketball and later playing tennis. He was honored as Conference Player of the Year his senior year at Central and played varsity tennis throughout his years at St. Mary’s. After college, David worked and volunteered at a number of human service agencies and organizations, as well as working in retail.

David was determined to live as a good man, drawing on multiple sources for inspiration and support in his quest. At the same time he struggled mightily with anxiety and depression, though never losing his sense of humor and winning smile.

David is survived by his parents and his brother Will Reckase.

This past weekend, memorial candles were lit for David at Olivet Lutheran Church on French Island.

A memorial gathering will be at Houska Park shelter, La Crosse, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, May 29th. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Roncalli Newman Center in La Crosse, 1732 State Street, at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 30 ^th .

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of La Crosse County, PO Box 595, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602, would be appreciated.