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Published - Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Obituaries for May 26, 2008

David C. Torgerud | Vivian M. Seiler

David C. Torgerud

ONALASKA — David C. Torgerud, 65, of Onalaska was called to his eternal rest on Thursday May 22, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in La Crosse on Oct. 13, 1942, to Roy and Gladys (Thompson) Torgerud. David graduated from Central High School in 1960. On June 29, 1963, David married the love of his life, Jean Marie Schnell. He spent his entire career as a dental technician; first as apprentice, then partner, business owner and finally retiring from the VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wis.

He was very proud of his family and loved them dearly and will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.

David is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jean; nine children, Tamie (Paul) Jastrow of Eau Claire, Wis., Tony (Terri) Torgerud of Onalaska, Teresa (Dave) Larsen of La Crosse, Mark (Shanon) Torgerud of La Crosse, Cindy (Keith) Lauth of Beaver Dam, Wis., Keith (Angie) Torgerud of Holmen, Wis., Kari (Corey) Mathison of Holmen, Eric Torgerud of Onalaska, and Erin Torgerud of Onalaska; his grandchildren, the joys of his life, A.J. (Windy), Zach, Michael, Keith, Cody, Tyler, Teagan, Rhianna, Lynnae, Sienna, Emily, Parker, Cahtayah, Justin, Jadyn and two on the way. He is further survived by four brothers, LeRoy “Lucky” (Nira) of Westby, Wis., Donald Torgerud of La Crosse, Jerry Torgerud of Webster, Wis., and Billy (Pat) Torgerud of Forest Lake, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Schnell of Casa Grande, Ariz., and Carole Torgerud of La Crosse; brother-in-law, Robert DeBruin of Roseville, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Dorothy DeBruin; two brothers, Bob and Dick Torgerud; and infant grandson, Jacob Ryan Torgerud.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 West Ave. S., La Crosse. The Rev. Roger Sachs will officiate. Entombment will follow in Garden of Peace Mausoleum at the Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery, rural La Crosse. Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home, 907 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of services.

Vivian M. Seiler

ONALASKA — Vivian M. Seiler, 90, of Onalaska died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Onalaska Care Center in Onalaska. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Onalaska. Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Homes of La Crosse are assisting the family with arrangements. A complete obituary will follow.

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