Jacob William Larue

Jacob William LaRue, 27 of La Crosse, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 6, 2019. He was born in La Crosse on January 31, 1992 to Robert B. Burkhart and Sharon LaRue.

Jacob was quite an artist as a school age student, receiving awards from the La Crosse Libraries and the State Capitol. He enjoyed creating music, hiking the area bluffs, and video games.

Jacob is survived by his mother Sharon LaRue of La Crosse, his father Robert (Sonja) Burkhart of Brownsville, MN, sister Ahnna Burkhart of Brownsville, grandparents Roger and Patricia LaRue of
La Crescent, Stanley and Rita Bernette of Sparta, along with several loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Don and Glady Burkhart and his aunt Christy LaRue.

A gathering for friends and family will be held from 5 until 7 P.M. on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in La Crescent. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be used in Jacob’s memory.