Robert L. Benish Obituary
The memory of Robert L. Benish (La Crosse, Wisconsin), who passed away on October 23, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Benish and Jessie Benish (Wachuta); his wife Phyllis Benish (Nugent); his parents-in-law, Clarence, Helen Nugent, Leona Becwar (Dan), Bernice Wellendorf (Art), Evelyn Falb (Leo), Helen Noethe (Laverne), Gloria Schmidt (Ivan), Doris Buening (William) and Margie Kalina (George); Lawrence Benish (Doris), Laverne Benish (Leone) and John Benish.
He is survived by: his daughters, Ann Rudel and Amy Thurow; his grandsons, Kyle Thurow (Caitlin), Alex Rudel (Jackie) and Kevin Thurow; his great grandchild Tommy Rae Rudel; and his siblings-in-law, Dean Nugent (Mary) and Colleen Nugent.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman (530 Main St, La Crosse, WI 54601). A Mass will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 11:45 AM at the Catholic Cemetery (519 Losey Blvd S, La Crosse, WI 54601).
