Gary F. Arentz

Gary F. Arentz, 80, of La Crosse, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen. He was born on April 26, 1940 in La Crosse to Franklin “Bud” and Marie “Toots” Arentz. He grew up in La Crosse and went to Logan High School and after high school he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. After his discharge Gary spent his career as a dedicated employee at G. Heileman and La Crosse Brewery. He was proud to work and retire from there after 45 years.

Gary married the love of his life, Carol Gierok and they spent 51 beautiful years together until Carol’s passing in 2013. During his life he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at the cottage with friends and family. Gary had a passion for making his Northside rounds. He was a member of the Eagles Club and the American Legion.

He is survived by three children, Dave (Julie), Audrey (Bob) Moore, and Cheryl (Don) Colburn, a daughter-in-law Judy Arentz, eight grandkids, Joshua and Beth Colburn, Joelle and Nolan Arentz, Bailee and Dylan Moore, and Jon and Allison Arentz. In addition to his wife Carol, he was preceded in death by his parents, a son Kevin, a granddaughter Becky Jo, and two brothers, Freddy Butterfield and Bobby Arentz.

A gathering for family and friends will be held on Monday, March 22, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral & Cremation Services of La Crosse. A private family burial will be held in the Catholic Cemetery.

Gary’s family would like to give a special thank-you to Bluffview Memory Care and Gundersen Hospice for their care in his time of need.