Edward A. Bathke Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Edward A. Bathke Jr. of La Crosse, Wisconsin, who passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 59, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Edward may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Edward touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his father Edward A. Sr. Bathke; his siblings, Kathy, Kevin and Kirk; and his half-brothers, Gary and Mark.
He is survived by: his mother Marge Bathke (Luedtke); his brother Ken of Pennsylvania; his niece Erin Lang (Brianne); his nephews, Adam of La Crosse and Dustin (Sandler) of Milwaukee; and his close friend Jessica (Justin). He is also survived by good friends, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
