(715) 243-5252 |
Chester Lewandowski, age 65 of Roberts, WI, died on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Hudson Hospital in Hudson, WI. He was born the son of Herman and Mary (Teuber) Lewandowski on September 24, 1958 in Kenosha, WI. Chester grew up in Perry, IA, then moved to Onalaska and Kenosha. He graduated from Kenosha High School. Chester went to work for The Milwaukee Road. He worked for the railroad for 41 years. Chester started his career out in the mountains laying rail and continued throughout his career as a laborer and machine operator. No matter who owned the railroad, Chester was always a Milwaukee railroader.
He married Patty Nienhaus on April 10, 1998 at the Chapel of Love in the Mall of America. Chester enjoyed bowling, fishing, and reading all about railroads. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR, which was a passion shared by him and his father. He was an avid sports fan watching the Packers, Badgers, Hawkeyes, and Brewers. He was a diehard armchair coach of the Packers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Mary Lewandowski and brothers, Michael and Gary Lewandowski. Chester is survived by his wife, Patty Lewandowski; siblings, Jean (Kirk) Blaisdell, Ryan Lewandowski, Bret Lewandowski, Chad (Dana) Lewandowski; sister-in-law, Joyce Lewandowski; stepmother, Harriett (Dave) Pauley; many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.
A Celebration of Chester’s Life was held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 12 noon at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (728 S Knowles Ave) in New Richmond with a visitation starting at 10AM. The Celebration of Life was streamed live through the link below the obituary. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
7 Comments
I am very sad to hear this news. Chester and I had known each other since the 60s or at latest the 70s. My Father Leon Shisler worked very closely with his Father. I worked with both Chester and a little bit with his Dad, though I was a welder laborer and Chet was General Roadmaster. May God grant his comfort to all who knew and loved him. My condolences to the family.
Patty, So sorry to hear this sad news so soon after losing your Brother-in-law. My heart breaks for you and your family.
I worked with Chester in Milwaukee. He all ways made the day go by. He never let it get to you. He will be miss. My payers to family…
Oh No Patty! I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you my friend. I will try to make it Wednesday.
Patty, so sorry for your loss of your husband. Peace be with you.
Patty, you most likely would not remember me but Chester and I worked together on Selcherts steel crew in the early 1980’s. I thought the world of Chester and we worked from time to time over the years in railroad time in other places. Same property that was originally Milwaukee railroad. We both have always felt that the Milwaukee Road was our railroad. Last of the young people to have a dedication to a piece of great railway history..I don’t know why but I was wondering how he was doing and googled only to find he had passed on. My family and I send the deepest sympathies. I know God has a way of telling us sometimes in his way please know that there are no words I can say at this time. Chester left a huge-huge impression on so many of our heart’s. I pray you feel comfort soon. John France.
So early Chester.
Rembering you from Milwaukee Railroad 1978-79 gang 5529
You will be missed.
Wish we could have stayed in touch.
Ron Shane
Add Comment