Glenn Walinski, 71, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on January 2nd, 2024. He was born on September 1st, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, to George Walinski and the late Genevieve (Vereb) Walinski.
For anyone who has ever known Glenn, you know that he has taken a passionate approach to helping people, charitable causes, community needs and organizations that help others. This mindset led him to a lifelong love for Scouts and the Order of the Arrow, where he has held multiple leadership positions and mentored 1,000’s of our nation’s youth.
This passion and drive was evident during the two main stages of his career at both the La Crosse Center in Wisconsin and the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, IA. He left an indelible mark at both buildings where he made more contributions and forged positive relationships with staff and clients. He always made friends, not enemies.
Glenn never asked anyone for anything for himself, nor would he. He has always been a person that has given to others without asking for or expecting anything in return. Nothing else has given him the joy and satisfaction he has received from being there for other people in need!
His family, friends, and the connections he has nurtured with others are what he valued most as a man, along with travel and the opportunity to meet people and be part of something greater than himself. His only reward at the successful end of any positive, hard-fought accomplishment would be the self-imposed “brandy and water”.
Glenn is survived by his father George Walinski, his children Ryan Walinski (Courtney) and Nikki VanderHeiden (Jay), his former wife Nola Walinski, and was a loving grandfather to Jayla and Calli. He was preceded in death by his mother Genevieve Walinski and his grandparents Henry and Mary Walinski.
Glenn’s family has set up a GoFundMe page to assist with his medical and burial expenses. Anyone wishing to help can click here to make a donation.
