Leland Gregorich

Leland J. Gregorich, age 53, of La Crescent, Minn., formerly of Willard, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Neillsville. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Willard. Rev. Sengole Vethanayagam officiated, and burial followed in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lisa Higgins, Lorena Liebzeit, Leianna Gregorich, LaVerne Gregorich Jr., Lynnette Woyak, Leon Gregorich, Luann Gregorich, Lonie Gregorich, Lance Gregorich, Jacob Porter, and Alex Landwehr. Visitation was held at the church on Sunday, June 7, from 4-8 p.m., and again on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Leland Joseph Gregorich was born on May 11, 1973, in Neillsville, to LaVerne A. and Audrey M. (Trybula) Gregorich. Leland grew up on the family farm in Willard, and received his education in Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1991. He went to UW-River Falls, where he graduated and pursued a career in sales and marketing. Leland moved to Fort Meyers, Fla., and then moved back to Wisconsin in 2010, where he worked in the insurance industry.

Leland was an active musician who loved music and played piano often. He was active at several Catholic churches in the La Crosse area, where he played piano and organ for weekend services. Leland enjoyed spending time with his friend and companion, Sara Lange, listening to live music, frequenting restaurants, vacationing, fishing, playing cards and games, and visiting with family and friends. He had a kind heart, and was always volunteering his time to help others.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him, especially his siblings: Lisa (Red) Higgins of Medford, Lorena (Blaine) Liebzeit of Mosinee, Leianna Gregorich (Boyd Bronn) of Sparta, LaVerne (Liz) Gregorich Jr. of Greenwood, Lynnette (Tom) Woyak of Stevens Point, Leon (Dawn) Gregorich of Greenwood, Luann Gregorich of La Crescent, Minn., Lonie Gregorich of Marshfield, and Lance Gregorich of Eau Claire; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, LaVerne Sr. and Audrey Gregorich. Online condolences may be expressed at cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home of Greenwood is assisting the family with arrangements.

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