Alan B. Zeuner

OREGON – Alan B. Zeuner, 73, of Oregon, Wis., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, at Nazareth Health & Rehab Center, Stoughton, after a two-year battle with vascular dementia. He was born on Dec. 31, 1946, in Viroqua Wis., the only child of Homer B. Zeuner and Edna (Ross) Zeuner. While he was in high school, the family moved to La Crosse, where Al graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1965. He then entered the U.S. Air Force, where he served honorably for two years. Al used his GI bill to attend Viterbo College in La Crosse, where he lettered in basketball. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American History and English in December of 1979. Al married the love of his life, Christine Carollo, on June 6, 1992. A man of many talents, Al worked in a variety of occupations, including radio personality, dee-jay, teacher, coach, bartender, cab driver, customer service representative, and clerk. Al was equally diverse in his hobbies and interests. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golf, Drum Corps International (DCI) music, classical music, animals, history, travel, cooking, painting, and especially Civil War reenacting. He was also an avid Packers, Badgers, and Brewers fan. Al is survived by his wife of 28 years, Chris of Oregon; his daughter, Elisabeth “Bri” Ross of Madison; his sons, Lee of Madison, and Joseph “Joey” of Sun Prairie; and two grandchildren, Elliott and London. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Edna. A private funeral service for the immediate family was held at All Saints Lutheran Church, Fitchburg, at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, officiated by Pastor Kristin Woelk. Family and friends who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit Al’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on Watch Webcast link at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Burial followed the service at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Oregon. A public celebration of Al’s life will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday Aug. 27, 2021. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Al’s name may be made to Heartland Hospice, La Crosse Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps, or the Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Al was loved by many friends and family and will be greatly missed. Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Road (608) 442-5002