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James Brush Obituary
James A. Brush
GALESVILLE - James A. Brush, 83 of Galesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 22, 2022 at his home. He was born July 14, 1939 to Kenneth and Myrtle (Goode) Brush. He married Cindy Kane on April 5, 1996 in Onalaska, WI.
James was known for hunting, fishing, storytelling, singing and playing the guitar, his love for animals and watching western movies with John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and James Arness. He wrote the book The Silent Hunter, received his pilot's license and served in the Naval Reserves. He started his company, Empire Screen Printing in a garage in 1960. Above all he loved spending time with his family and his dogs.
Jim is survived by his wife, Cindy Brush; children: Kimberlee (Scott) Radke, Jen (Doug) Kuehn, John (Kaara) Freismuth, Travis (Paige) Brush, Leah (Craig) Waters, Autum (Codi) Jacobs, Mike Smith, Caity (Elijah) Ojika, Tracy Brush, Shawn (Kathy) Brush; grandchildren: Katie, Jameson, Christa, Britton, Aliah, Levi, Madison, Marina, Mercedes, McKenzie, McKinley, Miley, Hunter, Megan, Abby, Carter, Brooklyn, Boston, Easton, Shawn, Quinn, Savannah, Dustin, Damen, future baby O; great-grandchildren: Haley, Hanna, Blake, Brandon, Maeson, Harper, Morrison, Maxwell, Kane, Maverick, Grace, Wren; great-great-grandson, Grayson; sisters: Judy Traynor, Candi (Joe) Vinson; and many other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Myrtle; sisters, Janice, Patty, Arlene; brother, Jack; grandson, Scott Brush.
The family would like to thank the care providers at Mayo Hospice, Dr. Rhonda Heun, life-long friends, Jim and Mary Schwinefus and all of his Empire family.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason St., Onalaska. Chpl. Jeff Thomson will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
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Colin Moore
May 31, 2023
I had the privilege of bowhunting with Jim a few times on his farm near the Mississippi River. He was as good a bowhunter as they come, and had a museum full of game mounts to prove it. Jim Brush was well-respected in the hunting community and he will be missed. I hope he's swapping hunting stories in heaven with others like him.
Christian Edward Somers
November 29, 2022
Mr Bush founded an exemplary company in terms of products but I think more importantly in terms of values.
Randy Campbell
November 29, 2022
I extend my condolences to the Brush family. I always shared with everyone that I had one good fence (our properties adjoined). Jim and Cindy have been gracious neighbors and Jim's legacy and vision will carry on. Your neighbor on Hovell Lane.
Lori Zierke
November 28, 2022
Cindy, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lori Marsh Zierke
Sherrie Rickertsen
November 28, 2022
So sorry for your loss. As a child I loved it when Jim came to visit us and play his guitar and sing. Thinking of you and family
Amber
November 27, 2022
I´m so sorry for your loss of Jim. Such a well known man and meant so much to so many. Thinking of you all.
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