Kevin E. McGuire

Kevin McGuire, age 67 of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Chippewa Falls, WI, with his family at his side.

Kevin was born on August 2, 1957, to James and Gloria (Heitz) McGuire in Minneapolis, MN.

An excellent athlete, Kevin enjoyed multiple sports until a diving accident on June 28, 1974. Following that injury, Kevin lived life to the fullest in his wheelchair.

Kevin graduated from Viroqua High School in 1975. He then attended college at the University of Whitewater before attending and receiving an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science from WWTC. Kevin was employed for several years as a computer programmer at The Company Store, Fort McCoy, and other shops in the La Crosse area.

Kevin had a gift for really seeing people and making them feel special. He overcame his physical limitations with strength, courage and humor, and he was very influential in the lives of his family, friends, and caregivers. He showed others how to make the best of things, and he never lost his spirit or his smile. 

Kevin is survived by his mother, Gloria; brother, Brian (Wendy) McGuire; sister, Teresa (Scott Mason) McGuire-Hulse; brother, Patrick (Terri) McGuire; sisters-in-law, Nancy (Doug) McGuire-Moericke; Tammy (Steve) McGuire-Singer, and many dearly loved nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, cousins, and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his father, James, and two brothers, Michael and Bill.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Viroqua with Father Joseph Richards officiating.  Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM on Monday, March 17 at the church, and again from 9:30 AM on Tuesday until the time of service.  Burial will take place in the Viroqua Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Dove Healthcare in Chippewa Falls for the compassionate care they gave Kevin and the entire family.

Roth Family Cremation Center and Funeral Services is serving Kevin’s family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bluff and Ridge Equine Assisted Therapies (BREATHE), https://bluffandridge.org

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