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Gary Bronson Obituary
November 23, 1946 - February 3, 2026
Gary Bronson (79) joined Jesus on February 3, 2026 surrounded by his wife Barb, and family. He was born in La Crosse, WI, on November 23, 1946 to Carl and Gladys (Anderson) Bronson from Cashton, and it was there he met his soul mate, Barbara, in the nursery at the same hospital. She was born that day 9 minutes after him. They met again 20 years later after graduating from High School and while attending WWTC in 1966. They were married on November 28, 1970 in Onalaska. They were married for 55 years and had an amazing journey together.
He is survived by his wife Barb and brother-in-law Richard (Mary Jane) Mickelson Jr., godchildren Amy (Rob) Krueger and Daniel Simons; as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and great-great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family and friends were very important to him and cherished those relationships. He lives on through his gifts of bone/tissue donations to help other in need.
Visitation and Memorial service will be on Saturday, March 14 at Phillip Funeral Home, West Bend, WI, with visitation from 9 to 11:45 service at 12 with luncheon to follow. A Celebration of Life Gathering at Cashton Community Hall, Cashton, WI, on Saturday, March 21 from 10 to 1 and a Private Burial following at Portland Lutheran Cemetery, Cashton, WI.
Phillip Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.phillipfuneralhome.com
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Carol Brueggen
March 4, 2026
Our condolences to the Bronson family. "Juice" grew up down the street from our family. He was older than my sisters and I but we remember him. May he rest in peace. Donna, Carol and Kathy (daughters of Harry and Marie Brueggen)
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