John W. "Cowboy" Eisner, age 79, died on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Larson House in Columbus. He was born on June 18, 1936 in Berry, WI to Hermann and Theresa (Maier) Eisner. He was a graduate of Middleton High School in 1954. He worked in construction most of his life and owned and operated a filling station. John lived in the Madison and Poynette areas for many years. Survivors include his three sons, John (Jenni) of Grovetown GA, Kent of Fall River and Matt (Sonya) of Jacksonville FL; his daughter, Melissa (Russell) Bradley of Fall River; 13 grandchildren Amanda (Jaime) Brigham, Jonathan (Taylor) Eisner, Jessica Eisner, Jefferey (Amy) Gajda, Caitlyn Cantero, Zacharey Cantero, Kent J. Eisner, Matthew S. Eisner II, and Rachel Eisner; 3 step grandchildren Jordan Bradley, Austin Bradley and Tristan Bradley; 2 great grandchildren Tilman Brigham and Valerie Brigham; 3 sisters, Rosalie Eisner of Madison, Elizabeth Thompson of Platteville and Mary (Dennis) Schroeder of Rothschild; two brothers, Hermann of Reno NV and Francis "Ike" (Judy) of Cross Plains; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Pauline Eisner, and grandson Austin John Eisner.  A memorial service was held at 5:00 P.M., with visitation beginning at 3:00 P.M., on Monday, January 18, 2016 at JENSEN FUNERAL & CREMATION 248 S. Ludington St., Columbus.