John J. Lau's obituary , Passed away on September 1, 2025 in Onalaska, Wisconsin

John J. Lau

May 22, 1947 - September 1, 2025 (78 years old)

Onalaska, Wisconsin

John J. Lau's obituary , Passed away on September 1, 2025 in Onalaska, Wisconsin

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Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services

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John J. Lau

May 22, 1947 - September 1, 2025 (78 years old)

Onalaska, Wisconsin

John J. Lau Obituary

In loving memory of John J. Lau (Onalaska, Wisconsin), who departed this world on September 1, 2025 at the age of 78. John leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Theodore Lau and Viola Lau (Dahlke); and his daughter Rachel. He is survived by: his wife Irmgard Zielke; his grandchildren, Shannon Sprehn (Dan), Jamie Thomas (Ethan), Abbie, Zack Niemeier, Jack, Cooper John, Hudson Lipski, Austin, Tayvis, Maya Lau, Liam and Edwin John Ferkenstad; his great grandchildren, Stella, Nova, Vivian Sprehn, Jackson, Grayson John and Logan Thomas; his sister Shirley; his niece Betsy; his brother Ted; and his siblings-in-law, Brenda Long, Linda Jillson, Phyllis Krajewski and Guthrie Zielke.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church (1201 Main St, Onalaska, WI 54650). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 6th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran School in loving memory of Mr. Lau.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services



Sat

Sep 06

Visitation

St. Paul's Lutheran Church
1201 Main St, Onalaska, WI 54650

Sat

Sep 06

Funeral service

St. Paul's Lutheran Church
1201 Main St, Onalaska, WI 54650

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