Gene J. Marsolek

Gene J. Marsolek, 83, of Elk Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, with family by his side, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.

Gene was born September 12, 1939, in Arcadia, to Clifford and Agatha (Halama) Marsolek. On July 14, 1962, Gene married Betty L. Brown and was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Gene started his career working for Trempealeau County Land Conservation, then went home to take over the family farm.

Gene was also involved in the community. He became a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and was the Town of Hale Chairman for four years. Gene was President and served on the Riverland Energy board for two terms. He was a member of the Elk Creek Community Club and Snowmobile Club. Gene was also a member of the Farmers Union and Trempealeau County Farm Bureau for years.

Gene is survived by his children: Debbie (Duane) Anderson of Fountain City, Danny (Brenda) Marsolek of Dover, MN, and David (Mary) Marsolek of Whitehall; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; siblings: Marjorie Pierzina of Arcadia, Nancy (Keith) Anderson of Onalaska, and Faith (Bryon) Crawford of Sparta; and numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; son, Randy Marsolek; daughter, Christy Steele; grandson, Lucas Marsolek; great-grandson, Jacob Schiller; and brother-in-law, David Pierzina.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 30, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Friends and family are welcome for visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at church. Gene will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. To leave an online condolence for his family, please visit www.edisonfuneralhome.com.