Alan Lewitzke

Alan “Al” Lewitzke, 69, of Kronenwetter passed away unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident on October 31, 2021.

Al was born April 10, 1952 to Harlan and Yvonne (Uecker) Lewitzke in Wausau, Wisconsin. He graduated with the class of 1970 from Wausau High School and after graduation, attended Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wisconsin where he earned his airframe and power plant license to repair aircraft.

Al started his career repairing Mitsubishi MU-2 jet engine aircraft and gained valuable experience that would lead him to other challenges and business ventures. Al later returned to Wausau to help in the family business at L&S Electric and became president of the company before retiring in 2017.

Al was a true mechanical and electrical wiz and enjoyed working on everything from aircraft to diesel engines. His passion throughout his life was finding antique equipment across the United States. He was strong in his faith and shared his generosity and care to many family and friends. He will be dearly missed.

Alan is survived by his brother, Brad (Sandy) Lewitzke; nephews, Justin (Sammantha) Lewitzke and Jeremy (Lindsey) Lewitzke; great-nieces and nephews, Adalynn, Caden, Henry and Amelia.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral will be at 11:00 AM  Monday, November 8th at Brainard Funeral Home – Everest Chapel in Weston. Visitation will be 9:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Brainard Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.BrainardFuneral.com