Stanley H. Oedsma

Stanley Howard Oedsma, 90, of Galesville passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at his home, after a short illness due to cancer.

Stanley was born November 4, 1930, in the town of Gale, Trempealeau County, to George (Tjeerd Durk) and Renske Marie (De Groot) Oedsma.

Stanley married Sharon Joyce Bartschenfeld (daughter of William and Minnie of La Crosse), May 7, 1960, in La Crosse. They remained happily partnered for over 60 years.

Stanley was a successful dairy farmer and businessman, making many innovations. He served in the NFO and on the Gale Town Board. Stanley was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Galesville and cared deeply about the welfare of his fellow man.

He was generous with his time and land, hosting 4-H sledding parties and hayrides, family picnics, deer hunting, a news story or two and visitors from far and near.

As a young man, Stanley had success in the sport of curling and loved dancing. In retirement, he made bluebird houses and distributed them to any in the community who needed them.

Stanley had enviable luck in card games, and enjoyed his ATVs, snowmobiles, fireworks, dogs and favorite restaurants.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon; his children: George (Cheryl Delaney) Oedsma of Pace, FL; Charles Oedsma of Galesville; JoAnn (Richard) Reinholdt of Galesville; Jean (Roger) Mlynczak of Bloomington, MN. He is further survived by his sister, Kathleen (Gil) Machin of Kansas City; his grandsons: William, Richard and Michael; his large extended family and circle of friends.

He was preceded by his parents; his sisters: Beatrice (Walter) Balmer and Hazel Grace (Floyd) Richardson; and his brothers: John and Durk Theodore Oedsma.

Funeral services are being planned for a later date when we can all gather in person as Stanley would have wanted.

The family wishes to thank Pastor Michael Hibbs, the Gundersen Hospice Team and the Coulee Region Cremation Group for their assistance.