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David Edward Lash
ONALASKA - David Edward Lash, of Onalaska, WI passed peacefully on March 28, 2023, relaxing to Spirit of Native American music and Jackie at his side. He was born on November 8, 1946, to Edward and Germaine Lash in Mindoro, WI. The family moved to La Crosse when Dave was a young child, but he always enjoyed his memories of Mindoro and going back to the area to visit and talk about Mindoro family history. He was proud of his Native American heritage and being part of the Stockbridge Muncee - Mohican Community.
David attended Central High School and Western WI Technical College. David was a very talented welder and was a member of the local steam fitters and ironworkers. He worked at many companies in the La Crosse area and was contracted to do ironwork all over the country.
David is survived by his best friend, Jackie Pettera; his son, John Lash; brothe,r Kenny (Terry); sisters: Collette and Rochelle; and two grandchildren: Madeline (Maddy) and Mitchell. He is further survived by his aunt and uncle, Betty Jane and Dick Hobelsberger; and several nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Barry Fagan.
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Kathy (Jeffers) Crawford
April 4, 2023
I remember the Lash family from my early childhood in Mindoro. My dad used to car pool to work in Lacrosse with Geri. My condolences to your family.
Wade and Linda Bentzen
April 3, 2023
So sorry for your loss, grew up with whole Lash family
Collette
April 2, 2023
We may have gone `roun & roun´ at times but I loved and respected him.
Travel on in peace dear brother,
Collette
Ron Boenigk
April 1, 2023
Sorry to hear about David's passing. Condolences to Lash family.
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