Obituary for James E. Freisinger
James E. Freisinger Sr., 90, of La Crosse, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born in La Crosse on October 23, 1925, to Joseph and Grace (Jansky) Freisinger. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. On July 14, 1951, James married Dorothy Funke and they celebrated 65 years of matrimony.
James enjoyed boating, golfing, gardening, and photography. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father. James is survived his loving wife, Dorothy; two sons, Jeff (Shellie) Freisinger of Marshfield and Jim (Mary Ellen) Freisinger of La Crescent; three grandchildren, Jason, Joel, and Derek; and three great-grandchildren, Vivian, Amara, and Edyn.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Lenox; and a sister, Virginia Olson.
A private family service will be held.
The Sletten-McKee-Hanson Cremation service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Susan Kratt Gitter
July 31, 2016 @ 5:03 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.
Karry Kratt Auby
July 31, 2016 @ 12:40 pm
I am sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. It’s never easy to lose a dear family member. I remember the many good times my parents, Phyllis and Richard Kratt had with Dottie and Jim. Blessings and peace to you.
Dave Wolf
August 9, 2016 @ 6:52 am
I learned a lot working with Jim, we had a lot of good times together.