Cyril D. “Zeke” DesRocher, age 89, of Prairie du Chien, Wis., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse, Wis. He was born in Prairie du Chien on Feb. 25, 1935, the son of Filbert and Marie (DuCharme) DesRocher. After high school he enlisted and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Alaska during the Korean War performing communication duties. Following his service, Zeke attended UW-Platteville, graduating with a teaching degree. He began his teaching career in Sun Prairie and also bartended at Ishnala in the Wisconsin Dells during the summer months. He returned to Prairie du Chien and taught at both the high school and junior high.