John "Jack" Gleason

Jack Gleason, 84, of Onalaska, passed away at home on Thursday, August 16, 2018 surrounded by family and his beloved pets. He was born in La Crosse on July 4, 1934 to J. Francis and Cecelia (Tikal) Gleason. On June 25, 1955 he married Dorothy Zeimentz and she preceded him in death on December 7, 1982.

Jack is survived by his children, Linda (Linda Jo), John (Paulette), Steve (Becca), Barb, and Jane, grandchildren, Stephanie (Tom), Sarah (Nathan), Andrew, Philip, Erika (Ben), and Amanda (Marquis), great-grandchildren, Jackson and Alaina, bonus daughters Sue and Mary, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Dorothy he was preceded in death by a grandson Keith, twin sister Jeanne, and brother and sister-in-law Bernard and Colleen.

Jack was a loving son, husband, father, father-in-law, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle and friend and will be greatly missed. Special thanks to Mary and Bright Star Care for helping him remain home, and Dr. Behn for the amazing care.

A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral & Cremation Services of Onalaska, 907 Sand Lake Road. A Celebration of Life will follow at Tom Sawyer’s Bar & Grill, 136 Clinton Street. Memorials may be directed to Echo Dogs White Shepherd Rescue, PO Box 63, Sherman, IL 62684, or the donor’s choice. Online guestbook is available at www.schumacher-kish.com .