Louis J. Mougin

Louis Joseph Mougin passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife Christy and children on November 23, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Lou was born December 31, 1937, in Fairfield, Iowa. He graduated from Fairfield High School and the University of Iowa with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for 37 years at The Trane Co. as a research engineer and earned several patents. He retired from The Trane Co. in 2000.

He enjoyed a wide range of skills and interests – design, drawing, woodworking, bridge, golf, history, music (especially opera, gospel and traditional bluegrass), building sundials and poetry. He and Christy traveled in the United States and Canada extensively after retirement, often spending the winter in Orange Beach, Alabama.

In 2024, Lou and Christy celebrated 62 years of marriage. He was a dedicated father to Greg, Michelle, Julie, Dave and Steve. He was invested in their education and served as an outstanding role model. He dearly loved his grandchildren, Theo, Martine and Emerson and held the respect and affection of his sons and daughters-in-law, Tom, Rick, Jeni and Sara. Lou had deep values and always strived to be honest, kind and generous.

He is further survived by his brothers and sisters Mel, Clarence, Joe, Rita, Bob and Mary Ellen. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bernadette and his sisters, Jeanette and Anna Marie.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am at Roncalli Newman Catholic Church, 1732 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601. A visitation will be held in the gathering space at the church beginning at 10:00 am. Parking has been arranged in the lot behind the church. Livestreaming of the service will be available at the Newman Center website.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to a cause of your choice. Lou’s favorite charities were our local food bank, the public library and The Nature Conservancy. Or do a kind thing for someone who needs help.