Francis "Tuff" Gonzagowski


Francis "Tuff" Gonzagowski, BarabooFrancis "Tuff" Gonzagowski, age 84 of Baraboo, died on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 due to a car accident. Francis, son of Frank and Lottie (James) Gonzagowski was born Aug. 22, 1934 in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1952 until his honorable discharge in 1956. Tuff drove for Baraboo Motors and Adessa. On Feb. 14, 1978 he was united in marriage to Florence "Flo" Lake. In his free time he enjoyed watching golf, Nascar, gambling at the casino, crossword puzzles, scratch offs, going to Packer games thanks to Bruce, St. Joe's Bingo and attending his grandson's ball games.He is survived by his loving wife, Flo; daughters, Melissa (Bryan) Deke, Laurie (Terry) Coplien, Linda (Don) Thomas, Christina Fish; sons, Jeffrey Sr. Gonzagowski, Mark (Evie) Gonzagowski, Richard (Cindi) Gonzagowski; grandchildren, Steven L., Shelbea, Nicholas, Nathan, Ryan, Jason, Kaci, Matthew, Jeffrey Jr., Steven G. and Daniel; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers, Leonard, John (Cathy), Robert (Carole) and Roger (Marilyn) as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws; sisters, Dorothy Becker, Cathy Hite and Virginia Marousek; brother, Stanley "Bud" and grandson, Allen Nelson.A memorial service will be held on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Redlin Funeral Home with George Burgess officiating. Military Rites will take place on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home with visitation to follow until the time of the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.