Jarvis "Doc" Leroy Brudos

Jarvis Leroy (Doc) Brudos, age 98 of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully on March 6th, 2024, surrounded by family. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and friend to many. His sharpness and wit were with him until the end, joking with his grand kids the night before his passing.

He was born in Hudson, WI to Agnes and J. Edgar Brudos. He lived in Hudson briefly prior to moving to Onalaska. He graduated from Onalaska High School in 1944 where he enjoyed playing basketball and playing the saxophone in band. He worked for Krause Dairy and the Dairy Bar owned by his dad during his high school years.

After graduation Doc was drafted into WWII. He served in the Navy from June of 1944 to June of 1946. He was a coxswain(driver) of an Amphibious Personnel Attack boat and piloted the Personnel Transport boats that took personnel to shore. He served in the Pacific Theatre in his time in the Navy. Upon returning, he continued to work in the family dairy business.

Doc married Janice Thompson on July 15th, 1950, at Zion Lutheran Church in Galesville, WI. He worked for Borden’s as a milkman for many years. He also worked for Hemstock Block company before retiring. Doc volunteered at Sugar Creek Bible Camp, scouting, church, Sons of Norway, and RSVP. He also enjoyed bowling, horseshoe, softball, watching sports and spending time with family and friends. Another of his favorite past times was some competitive card playing. Doc and Jan enjoyed many interests together including 4H, Viking Heritage gift shop, tobacco growing, Ridgeview Stables and dancing.

Doc is survived by his children Jeffrey (Kathleen) Brudos, Susan Renner, Daniel (Elizabeth) Brudos, Brent (Debbie) Brudos, Kathleen (Karl) Wehrs, Jamie Brudos; grandchildren Michael (Julie), Steven (Nicole), Erik, Andrew (Kali), Kyle Brudos, Megan (Jim) Anibas, Keith Renner, Nicholas Bennett, Cole Newell, Emily Hemker, Todd (Julie), Mark (Julie) Millis, Michelle (Chris) Bennett; great-grandchildren Thomas, Nathan, Frank, Caleb, Danielle, Aiden and Jaylee Brudos, Benjamin, Tyler, and Allison Anibas, Gannon Bennett; great-great-grandchild Barren, sister Lois Tolvstad and many nieces and nephews.

Doc is preceded in death by his wife Janice, who passed in 2023; parents, Agnes and J. Edgar Brudos, in-laws Alex and Julia (Mathison) Thompson; siblings Ralph Brudos, Anita Morse (Brudos); brothers-in-law Clayton Morse, Gary Tolvstad, Willard Sjolander, Charles Kissel, Lambert Glubka; sisters-in-law Thelma Sjolander, Alvina Glubka, Eunice Kissel, and Mary Brudos; son-in-law Ronald Renner.

The family wants to thank Gundersen Medical Center and Grace Community Supported Living Services for the compassionate care given to Doc.

Visitations will be Sunday, March 17th from 6-8 PM and an hour before the 11:00 AM Monday March 18th funeral service. All will occur at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services, 200 West Ave S, La Crosse, WI. 54601.  On-line condolences can be left at Schumacher-Kish.com.

Memorials preferred to Sugar Creek Bible Camp, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church or the donor’s choice.