Jacob A. Greenway Obituary (1989 - 2023)

Jacob Andrew Greenway March 22, 1989 - June 7, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jacob Andrew Greenway, our treasured son, brother, and uncle, who died after a long and complex illness. Jake was gifted with a brilliant, active mind and a photographic memory. He found his calling at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where he received multiple Chancellor’s Awards and graduated with a B.S. in Applied Science-Biotechnology. At his time of death, Jake was a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, studying Cell and Molecular Biology. Jake was a wonderful writer and scientific researcher. An analytical thinker, Jake took pleasure in solving problems that eluded others. He enjoyed hiking at Hoffman Hills, watching TV and movies, and spent countless hours playing video games with friends. But more than anything else, Jake loved to get in his car and just drive. Jake was kind and gentle, with a great love for cats -- especially his beloved Bob. He had a stubborn personality, but could defuse any situation with his silly side. We will miss his wicked sense of humor and mischievous grin. Survivors include mother Michelle Greenway-Lawler (Michael Lawler) of Menomonie, father Kelton Greenway of Sun Prairie, sister Katie Greenway (Nick Burant) and nephew Charlie Burant of Los Angeles, CA, step-siblings Jason Lawler of Chippewa Falls, Matt (Melanie) Lawler of Madison, Larken (Aaron) Tessendorf of Eau Claire, nieces and nephews Ella, James, Addylin, and Eli, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jake was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward and Marcella Beyer of Elmwood, grandparents Edward Greenway, Eunice (Greenway) Anderson, and later Stanley Anderson of Boyceville, Uncle James Beyer of Elmwood, and dear friend Ka Ping Ho of Hong Kong -- once a foreign exchange student, Ping became truly like a brother to Jake. We find comfort in believing Jake is reunited with his loved ones, wherever that may be. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Project Apis m. to fund honeybee research, the Global Lyme Alliance, or the Dunn County Humane Society. Jake was greatly loved. We will remember him always.