Herman C."Chet" Lewandowski, 82, of Kenosha passed away Sunday, October 2nd at St. Catherine’s Medical Campus. Born in Kenosha on September 13, 1929, he was the son of the late Chester and Viola (Hermann) Lewandowski. He attended local schools and graduated from Kenosha High School in 1949. He also attended the University of Wisconsin Extension Center. On July 6, 1996, he married Sue Gensler at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church. He began his career with the Railroad at the Truesdale Depot cutting grass and maintaining the depot. As General Roadmaster of the Milwaukee Railroad, he was in charge of 10,600 miles of railroad track, spanning in eleven states. He retired in 1989. Chet was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Sue Lewandowski of Kenosha; seven children from previous marriages, Gary (Joyce) Lewandowski of Roberts, WI, Michael Lewandowski of Kenosha, Chester (Patty) Lewandowski of Roberts, WI, Jean (Kirk) Blaisdell of Kenosha, Ryan Lewandowski of Kenosha, Bret Lewandowski of Kenosha and Chad Lewandowski of Kenosha; two step-children, Laura Stiles and Richard M. (Annalisa) Stiles, both of Kenosha; two sisters, Julia (Robert) Pringle of Kenosha and Viola (Garriet) Dreger of Pleasant Prairie; four grandchildren, Tyler Jass, Kellsey Blaisdell, and Caiden and Kellen Lewandowski; and four step-grandchildren, Hailey Stiles, Gianna Stiles, Trevor Landreth and Richie Stiles. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Hovey; and two children from previous marriages. The family would life to extend special thanks and prayers to Dr. Lenny Montemurro and the CCU Dept. at St. Catherine’s Medical Center. Also unending thanks and prayers to St. Joseph’s Nursing Home’s Sisters and staff for the wonderful care you gave my husband. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 7th, at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church at 12:00 noon. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Joseph Home & Rehabilitation Center would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Chet's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Diane Kamm
October 12, 2011
Sue: I'm very sorry to hear about Chet's passing. He is not suffering anymore. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Diane Kamm
Betty Jones Tousignant
October 6, 2011
My condolences to your family. My Father Bill Jones worked with Chet. We lost my father 2 years ago. I was very little when I first met Chet, I remember him as a quiet, humbled man, for you see we lived at Truesdell. Not sure if you also remember the name Mose and Lavern Bishop. Very good friends of my parents. My uncle Leroy Cole also worked for the R.R. Remember my dad letting me go over to the depot and hanging out sometimes. We moved from there to Sturtevant and then to Trevor Wi. Dad retired from the Milwaukee Railroad and had moved to Missouri. My life has led me to Florida 6 months out of the year.
Chris Krueger
October 4, 2011
Jean and family…I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I remember him sitting in the living room when I would come over and visit Jean when we were in high school. He was always very polite and welcoming to me. I take comfort knowing that he is not suffering any more, and he is in the arms of our savior. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you during your time of sorrow.
Terry Williams
October 3, 2011
So very sorry to hear of your loss Jean and family. I know how very hard losing your Dad can be. It is hard to accept at the beginning, but know that he is in a better place and will always be with you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do Jean, please let me know.