Orville George Gruntzel

Orville George Gruntzel, 91 of La Crosse, Wi. entered into eternal life on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born March 22, 1927 in Chimney Rock, Wi. He was married to his wife Velma Julson for 70 wonderful years. Together they had nine children.

Orville had worked for Trane Co. and Altec for 45 years. After retirement he enjoyed camping at Jellystone in Warrens, Wi. where they maintained a permanent site. He also had many fond memories of fun times spent with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife Velma, his children JoAnn Henderson, Ronald (Pat), Terry (Rita), Randy, Leslie (Amy), David, Dale (Vonda), Mark (Dolce), his two pugs “Molly” and “Missy”; 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandkids; two sisters in law Margaret Steien and Muriel (Ted) Fisher. He was preceded in death by one son Jerel, son in law Roger Henderson and his sisters and brother in law.

The family wishes to thank the caring hospice providers and 9 ^th floor center staff at Mayo Health System for the compassionate care they provided Orville and the family.

A memorial gathering will be held from 3 until 6 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services Onalaska chapel; 907 Sand Lake Rd. Private family burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be donated in Orville’s memory. Online guestbook may be signed at www.schumacher-kish.com .