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Gordon Gene Laxton

May 03, 1945 - October 13, 2023

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Obituary For Gordon Gene Laxton

Verona – Gordon Gene Laxton, age 78, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, October 13, 2023 at his home in Verona. He was born on May 3, 1945 in Sparta, WI, the son of Clarence and LaVerna (Ikert) Laxton. Gordon married Wendy (Johnson) on August 28, 1976.

Gordon lived many lives. He served his country in the United States Navy. He was a radio broadcaster, truck driver and later worked in advertising sales for various radio stations and newspapers. In his retirement Gordon enjoyed watching sports and played many hands of cards. He was a big racing fan, watching NASCAR, dirt and pavement short-track races almost daily. He was an avid fan of the Badgers, Packers, and Brewers.

Gordon was preceded in death by his wife, Wendy on August 5, 2019; and his parents, Clarence and LaVerna. He is survived by his sons Michael (Tracy) Oszman, and Justin (Kaitlyn) Laxton; grandchildren, Zachary (Becky) Oszman, and Sydney Laxton; and great grandchildren, Kyler and Tanner Oszman.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the team at SSM Home Health and SSM Hospice Care for assisting with Gordon’s care over the last few years.

Per Gordon’s wishes, no services will be held at this time. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Verona Chapel

220 Enterprise Drive

608-845-6625

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  • October 14, 2023

    Cindy Baciak

    Justin, Kaitlyn, and Sydney, so sorry to hear about Gordy passing away... when they lived in IA, we took Grandma Margaret down to see them, when my Krystal was just a baby, and they took her in the stroller walking around a local store... we had a nice visit... my cousin Fawn and I were the servers at their wedding.. at Mill Bluff.....we had white lace aprons... sorry to hear about him... Cindy Baciak...(Capek)

  • October 14, 2023

    Sheri Evans-Piper

    Justin, We are sorry to hear of your dad's death. We enjoyed being the tag team for those college rides home. We wish you peace. Brian and Sheri Piper.

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    Red and White Handled Basket was sent for Gordon Gene Laxton - October 16, 2023

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