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Michael C. Osowski

January 13, 1941 — September 17, 2017

Michael C. Osowski, 76, of La Crosse, died on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 13, 1941 in La Crosse to Hubert and Florence (Lapitz) Osowski. Mike graduated from Aquinas High School in 1958, and served in the US Navy from 1959-1961. He married his high school sweetheart, Jane Compton, on September 15, 1962. Mike had worked as a plumber with Union Local 31 for many years. He was an avid duck hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed sports, especially watching his grandkids play.

He is survived by his wife Jane, three children, Vicki (Tony) Peterson, Greg (Beth) Osowski, and Lori (Tim) Kadlec, eight grandchildren, Ashley, Amy, Jena, Zack, Luke, Olivia, Sam, and Allison, twelve great-grandchildren, Tanner, Henry, Quinn, Aliana, Lucy, Julian, Orren, Jaxsen, Jonathan, Greyson, Ever, and Arrow, a sister Kathy (Mike) Sevallius, and a brother John (Catherine) Osowski. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Sharon Hanson, his father and mother-in-law Oliver and Antoinette Compton, and a great-grandson Maven.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. James the Less Catholic Church. Rev. James Altman will officiate. Committal services with Military Honors will follow in the Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral & Cremation Services of La Crosse on Wednesday from 4:00 – 7:00 PM and at the church on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to Disabled American Veterans, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse, and the American Cancer Society. Mike’s family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, especially Dr. Patel, and to all who helped him, especially Jeff and Jeanne Nylander.
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Thursday, September 21, 2017

10:00 - 11:00 am

St. James the Less Catholic Church

1032 Caledonia Street, La Crosse, WI 54603

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Thursday, September 21, 2017

Starts at 11:00 am

St. James the Less Catholic Church

1032 Caledonia Street, La Crosse, WI 54603

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