Bruce E. LaBansky, 75, Whitewater died on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Alden Estates in Jefferson, WI.
Bruce was born on November 28, 1949 in Sauk County, WI to Clarence and Velma (Nelson) LaBansky. He graduated from Mount Horeb High School and received his bachelor’s degree from UW Stevens Point.
Faith, family and friends were very important to him. Bruce moved to Whitewater in 1980 where he raised his 3 sons Nelsen, Nathanial, and Nicholas. Bruce was an avid golfer, an outdoorsman with an impressive knowledge of all things nature, a sports fan (particularly the Bucks, Brewers and Packers). Family was very important to him and he cherished any time spent with them. Bruce married Janice McCormick on June 2, 2007.
He is survived by his wife Jan of Whitewater; sons Nelsen LaBansky, Monona,WI, Nathan (Kristin) LaBansky, Blaine, MN, Nicholas (Nicole) LaBansky, Janesville, WI; grandchildren Liam, Maegan, Livia, Kenna, Kyan, Braxton, Kashton, and Iyla; beloved niece Shea; nephews Ryan, Jay and Skyler; siblings Nancy (Bob) Johansen, Sandy McDonough.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025 from 4:00-6:30 pm at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190. Please join the family afterwards for food and refreshments at Rick’s Eastside Pub. All are welcome.
A private burial will take place at a later date in LaValle, WI.
