- Firework Incident
On July 5th, 2025 at approximately 9:53 pm deputies of the Sauk County Sheriff's Office responded to E3336 Minicreek Road in the Town of La Valle for the report of a person injured by a firework. Upon arrival Deputies located a 46 year old male identified as Jeremiah Mcquiston of La Valle, WI. Mcquiston had sustained injuries to the upper part of his body as well as a significant injury to his right wrist. Bystanders had already began lifesaving measures and were assisted by the responding deputies.
La Valle Fire, La Valle First Responders, and Reedsburg EMS arrived shortly after and continued life saving measures which were unsuccessful and Mcquiston was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Chip Meister
Sauk County Sheriff
Farber Funeral Home Obituary
Jeremiah J. McQuiston
November 6, 1978 ~ July 5, 2025 (age 46)
Jeremiah McQuiston Obituary
Jeremiah “Mia” James McQuiston, age 47, of LaValle, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in LaValle.
He had such a heart and passion for life. Mia had fear of nothing. He loved hunting, fishing and climbing and was known as “monkey”. He was employed with Asbuilt Towers of LaValle.
Jeremiah is survived by his daughter, Skylar McQuiston (Lane) of Texas; grandchildren: Alaina Larson and Theodore Larson; father, Jackie “Jack” McQuiston of Nelson, WI; partner, Jennifer Rabuck of LaValle, her children: Izzy, Talon and Lilly Verthein; along with many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sally Sue Sheldon; grandmother, Marjorie Jameson McQuiston.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of Jennifer Rabuck E3336 Mini Creek Road, LaValle, WI 53941 for funeral expenses.
A celebration of Jeremiah’s life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the LaValle American Legion Hall from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
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