Gordon Ostrem

Gordon Ostrem of La Crosse, Wis. died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, with family by his side. He was born on September 25, 1930, to Bernard and Agnes (Thompson) Ostrem. Gordon was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Esofea. He served in the Army during the Korean War and worked for Layne Northwest Company in Milwaukee for 40 years. Gordon was a life member of Operating Engineers Local 139, the National Rifle Association, Waterloo Gun Club, and Coon Valley Conservation Club. He was a member of the American Legion Post 155. Gordon married Janice Nelson on April 2, 1955. She passed away on January 29, 2007. Gordon is survived by two sisters, Rose Ann (Smith) Rogers of Whitehall, Wis. and Anna Monahan of Florida. Gordon is further survived by one son, Randy (Lisa) Ostrem of Bailey’s Harbor, Wis. and one daughter, LeAnn (Chuck) Knoeck of Neenah, Wis. Gordon is survived by four grandchildren: Lyda (Adam) Sauer of Hartford, Wis.and their children: Brynn, Abram and Quentin, Thor Ostrem of Bailey’s Harbor, Wis., Ben Knoeck (Stephanie) of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Zachary (Courtney Mueller) Knoeck of Grand Chute, Wis. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who loved him as much as he loved them. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers: (Curtis, Kenneth, Keith, Arden and two who died in infancy); and six sisters: (Hazel, Inez, Opal, Beatrice, Olene and Barbara). The family will have a private burial due to Covid restrictions. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held in late summer. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.vossfh.com. Gordon was a man of faith who believed in eternal life as he has now gone to his maker. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 Vosseteig Funeral Home in Westby is serving Gordon's family. 708 S. Main Street Westby, Wis. 54667 608-634-2100