Gary L. "Frog" Skoy

Gary “Frog” L. Skoy, 71 of Holmen, WI, died on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse.  He was born in La Crosse, WI. on January 28, 1947 to Gordon and Vivian (Taylor) Skoy.  Gary married Carol Von Ruden in Onalaska, WI on May 17, 1975.

Gary worked at various area businesses but mostly at McCloone Metal Graphics and G. Heilman Brewing Company.  After the Brewery shutdown in 1999, Gary operated Frog’s Vending and delivered papers for USA Today.  Gary worked hard, played hard and loved hard.  He had an unforgettable laugh that we will miss every day. Gary placed high value on family gatherings, the grandchildren and all their activities, shopping, planning parties, going out to eat, and talking on the phone.

Gary is survived by Carol, daughters Brenda (Red) Leis and Paula (Travis Evenson) Skoy; grandchildren Tanner, Haley, Kendra, Jake, and Greg; his brother Jim (Joanne), brothers and sisters-in-law Cathy, Audrey (Jeff), Howard (Ginger), Joel and Pat (Tom); many nieces, nephews, cousins, and former spouse Ruth.  In addition, he is survived by eight foster children and their families. Gary was blessed with many amazing friends with whom he shared lots of fun times, laughs, and memories.  He also adored his fur friends Jack and Kali.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenny, niece Kris, and nephews Darin and Peter.

Funeral services will be held at 11am on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at First Lutheran Church in Onalaska. Pastor Jason Stanton will officiate. Burial will follow in the Onalaska Cemetery.  Friends may visit the family Wednesday evening 4-7pm at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services Onalaska chapel; 907 Sand Lake Rd.  Visitation will also be held at the church on Thursday morning from 10am until the time of services.

Gary’s family would like to express their gratitude to Mayo’s ICU and 9 ^th floor staff, especially the guys!  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be distributed in Gary’s honor.

Gary loved life and brightness, so please wear bright colors or your favorite Wisconsin team apparel.