Robert "Bob" J. Stigen

Robert J. “Bob” Stigen, 93, of La Crosse, died on Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Bethany St. Joseph Care Center. He was born on October 21, 1928 in Spring Grove, MN to Albert and Geneva (Olson) Stigen. Bob served with the US Army from 1950 – 1952. He married Isabelle Helstad on March 2, 1963. Bob had worked at Northern States Power for many years. He enjoyed working in his yard and loved listening to old time songs on the radio, especially Johnny Cash. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his children, Lori (Douglas) Bakke, Lynn (Daniel) Kruck, Todd Stigen, Brian Stigen and Jeremy Stigen, grandchildren, Jessica Bakke, Alyssa Grinde, Brandon Bakke, Jacob Kruck, Samuel Kruck, Brianna Stigen and Kinsley Stigen, and great-grandchildren, Alexis Bakke, Wyatt Grinde and Avyanna Meza. He was preceded in death by his wife Isabelle, his parents, three brothers, Merlin, Garnet, and Richard, and a sister Margie Monsoor.

Private graveside services with military honors will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, June 17 ^th .  Pastor Andrew Franzo will officiate.