David J. (Buzzy) Miles

David J (Buzzy) Miles, age 74, of La Crosse died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Mayo Health System in La Crosse, WI.

He was born on December 15, 1941 to John Miles and Bernice (Weber) Miles.

David married Linda Payne on May 18, 1963 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church.

David is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda, six children; Michelle Norcross, Liza (Tracy) Miller, David (Vonda) Miles, Tim Miles, Amy (Noel) Peterson, and John (Sarah) Miles; Nineteen grandchildren: Tyler Miles, Cole (Miranda) Molland, Jennifer Peterson, Joe (Amanda), Jessica (Nick), and Becky Norcross, Travis (Chelsy), Tracy Jr, (Maggie), Taylor, Arondai, Sammy and Tremain Miller, David, Katlyn and Kim Miles, Julian, Avery, Nathan and Dawson Miles, Tyler Miles, Cole (Miranda Molland) and Jennifer Peterson. Four great grandchildren: Hayleigh, Aubree, Kinsley and Charles, a brother, Robert Miles. numerous in-laws and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and a brother.

Buzzy enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, but most of all he liked his GAMBLING trips!  Dave was well known for his beer battered fish. He was very supportive of all his children and grandchildren’s activities, supporting them all the way.  He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 24, 2016, at St. James the Less Catholic Church, 1032 Caledonia St., La Crosse, WI. Msgr. Charles Stoetzel will officiate. Family and friends may call from 9:00 AM until the time of Mass at Church on Saturday.