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Cheri Hill
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I can’t believe it’s been 1 year since you left this earth. It seems like yesterday. We miss you every second of every day. Love you
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Jeffrey Severson
October 22, 1952 – September 4, 2024
Lived 71 years
Coulee Memorial Cemetery · La Crosse, WI
"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” -Nelson Mandela
Life story
On September 4, 2024, Jeffrey Severson’s courageous 5-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer ended.
Jeffrey John Severson was born on October 22, 1952, to Joyce (Ray) and Wesley Severson. He attended West Salem High School and graduated in 1971. After high school, he worked in construction building houses. He was a tinkerer and could fix anything. One night in August of 1972, he walked into the Wonder Bar and saw the love of his life, Debbie Strittmater. They were wed on June 23, 1973. Jeff started working at G. Heilman Brewery, where he worked for 43 years as the maintenance and safety man. Jeff was an avid bowler, golfer, hunter, horseshoe thrower, and softball player. He loved watching his two favorite sports teams, the Brewers and the Packers. Jeff was best known for his sense of humor and kind soul. Jeff touched so many people in his life.
Jeff’s greatest joys in life were his children Chad (Brenda) Severson and Cheri (Brent) Hill and his grandchildren Nadeen, Kaitlynn, Maycee, Emma, and Austin. Jeff loved spending time with his family. On Sundays in the summer, you would find Jeff out in the driveway playing corn hole with his family. When his cornhole team would win, you’d be sure to hear him say, “Hey Alexa play we are the champions.” On Sundays in the fall, his family would gather to watch the Packers play, and he enjoyed going out at halftime for an intermission football game. Most of all, he loved watching his grandchildren's sporting events. He was their #1 fan. He would give anything for his family. Jeff fought his cancer for the last 5 years to have quality time with them. He was able to take his family on 2 cruises, where priceless memories were made. He was a hard worker all of his life just so he could give his family the world.
He’ll be remembered for his “Love you Firsts” and “Just try its.” He will be missed by many.
Jeff was proceeded in death by his parents, Joyce (Ray) Carlson and Wesley Severson, his brother Wesley (Butch) Severson, his sister Estella DeMeuse, his inlaws Gladys and Harold Strittmater, and his brother-in-laws Dick Wieble, Wayne, Kenny, and Ron Strittmatter, and sister-in-laws Diane and Marlene Strittmater.
Jeff is survived by his wife of 51 years, his children and grandchildren, sisters Debby Smith, Cindie (John) Huxsahl, and Tammy (Ron) Buisman, brother-in-laws Steve DeMeuse, Harold Strittmater, Gerald Strittmater, Larry(Patti) Strittmater, Glenn(Jane) Strittmater, Dale(Ella) Strittmater, sister-in-laws, Kathy Strittmater and Darlene (Larry) Nelson, many nieces and nephews and some very good lifelong friends.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Deb and Jeff’s neighbor, Jim, who was there to help Jeff out around the house when Jeff was unable. Jeff’s family would also like to say thank you to all of their family, friends, coworkers, and medical staff who have supported them throughout the last 5 years.
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Family milestones in gold, history for context
1952
Born October 22
1959
Jeffrey was 7 when Barbie made her debut
1962
Jeffrey was 10 when John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth
1971
Graduated High School West Salem
1973
Married Debbie
1974
Jeffrey was 22 when Richard Nixon resigned the presidency
1975
Parenthood
1977
Parenthood
1982
Jeffrey was 30 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1997
Jeffrey was 45 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2003
Grandchild #1
2004
2nd grandchild
2006
3rd grandchild
2007
4th grandchild
2007
Jeffrey was 55 when the first iPhone went on sale
2008
5th grandchild - birthday buddy
2010
Jeffrey was 58 when Instagram was launched
2022
Jeffrey was 70 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2023
50th wedding anniversary
2024
Passed away September 4, age 71
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Cheri Hill
73w
Happy memorial day!
Hard to believe you were here with us this time last year and you are gone this year. Miss you so much. We loved you first!
Cheri Hill
98w
Forever with me
Hi Dad! I just wanted to say thank you for being the best dad anyone could ask for. You were always my one person I could always call and you’d be there in a heartbeat. You taught me so much. How to check my oil, change a tire, drive in a foot of snow, how to wire electricity, drywall, and many many more things. I miss being able to call you with all my questions. I love you so much! Miss you more than you’ll ever know. I hope you are enjoying your new being in heaven. Until we meet again. Love you first!
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