Eugene J. Rockweiler

Eugene Rockweiler, 91, of Hillsboro passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, after a short illness. He was born March 19, 1932, the son of Nick and Lillian (Havel) Rockweiler of rural Hillsboro. Gene attended the Hillsboro Schools and graduated with the class of 1950.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Afterwards, Gene worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years at both the Hillsboro and La Crosse post offices, during which time he was a proud member of the American Postal Workers Union. He also served on the Hillsboro city council for 10 years as an alderman from the third ward.

Gene was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan, having had season tickets for 40 years and wishes to thank all those who attended Packer games with him over the years.

Gene is survived by one sister, Priscilla Sebranek of De Pere and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters: Margie, Carolyn, and La Verne Boulanger.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hillsboro with burial at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in the Township of Greenwood, rural Hillsboro with full military honors.

Friends may call at the church on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with rosary at 4:40 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the mass.

If desired, memorials may be given to the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery fund or to the charity of your choice.

The Vosseteig Funeral Home & Crematory in La Farge is serving Gene’s family.

203 N. State Street

La Farge, WI 54639

(608) 625-4244