Myron L. Fauske

Myron L. Fauske, 84, of Viroqua, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday July 14, 2020 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. He was born January 21, 1936 to Lester and Myrtle (Walters) Fauske.

He graduated from Viroqua High School in 1954. Myron served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. During that time he was married to Alice Skrede his high school sweetheart, on February 14, 1960. Soon after his marriage, he was transferred to Kwajalein Island in the South Pacific for a year. They kept the postal service busy with daily letters.

Myron was blessed with 2 children, Michelle (Fauske) Schott and Matthew Fauske.

His life careers included farming, carpentry, Cedar Chalet Hallmark store owner, and later in life enjoyed doing field work alongside his son.

Music and playing guitar brought him great joy. Myron sang at many weddings, funerals and church services. His walk with the Lord was evident to all who knew him. His church family at Bad Axe held a special place in his life.

He enjoyed spending time with his 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

He was survived by his loving wife, Alice (Skrede) Fauske; daughter, Michelle Schott (Brian); son Matthew Fauske (Heather Leer); grandchildren Trent Schott (Kayla), Jason Schott (Labecca), Stephanie Deaver (Tyler), Brittany Ranta (Luke), Katie Fauske (Scott Pierce); great grandchildren Jaden, Keira and Liam Schott, Lydia Schott, Elaine Pierce.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle and Lester Fauske and granddaughter Haley Fauske.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday July 18 at Bad Axe Lutheran Church, rural Viroqua. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until service time. All are welcome. The Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley is assisting the family. To leave a condolence visit selandsfuneralhome.com.  Memorials may be given to Vernon Memorial Hospice or Bad Axe Lutheran Church/Kenya pastors.