Tomah - George L. Broadhead, 81, of Tomah, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his home. George L. Broadhead, 81, of Tomah, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his home. He was born February 7, 1943, at home to Joseph and Bessie Mae (Hayter) Broadhead. George was the 9th child of 10.
At the age of 17 he joined the United States Air Force. Following his service time, he moved to Janesville and worked at the GM Auto Plant.
He was united in marriage to LuAnne Herold on February 26, 1983, at the United Methodist Church in Sparta. They moved to Tomah where George worked as a director for Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Warrens, until his retirement in 2005. George was an active member in the Tomah Lions Club and volunteered at the Tomah Department of Veterans Affairs for the “Golf Shack.” He loved to golf and he enjoyed Monday golfing with the Silver Saints. He also was an avid bowler and bowled in the Tuesday, Thursday men’s leagues and Friday night couples league. He received rings for 300 and 800 series games. George enjoyed playing pool and was a member of the pool league as well as horseshoe league. He was a devoted Green Bay Packer Fan. George had a good sense of humor. He could talk to anyone and make them feel comfortable. He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. George is survived by his wife of 41 years, LuAnne, a daughter Jodi (Michael) Beckington of Beloit, a stepdaughter Wendy (Larry) Pertzsch of LaCrosse, a sister Helen (Donnie) Parr of Viroqua, and a brother James (Liz) Broadhead of Westby, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, 3:00 P.M. at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau St. Tomah.
Burial will be at a later date and the Grassman-Larson-Sowle Senz American Legion Post #201 will provide Military Honors. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home from 12’Noon until the time of the service.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sonnenburgfh.com
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