James E. Preeshl

James E. Preeshl, 89, of Onalaska, died peacefully on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the Bethany Riverside Care Center. He was born in La Crosse on February 18, 1929 to Joseph and Viola Preeshl. Jim was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Roy L. Vingers American Legion Post 52 and the Post 52 Firing Squad. Jim was a longtime member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Onalaska and was a very proud grandpa.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois, three children, Lori Schiltz (special friend John), Jay (Renee) Preeshl, and Jeff (Sherri) Preeshl, five grandchildren, Jim (Becki) Schiltz, Stacy Schiltz (Jay & Ayden), Jill (Mitch) Norton, Brad Preeshl, and Joel Preeshl, step-family Nate (Lacey) Baum and Ruby and Ian Baum, two great-grandchildren Cooper Schiltz and Mabel Norton, a sister-in-law Faye Allen, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Richard, Robert and Roland.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Onalaska. Rev. Kyle Laylan will officiate. Entombment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral & Cremation Services of Onalaska, 907 Sand Lake Road, on Tuesday from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, and at the Church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church or Roy L. Vingers American Legion Post 52.