Charles Lewandowski

MADISON
Charles Lewandowski passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Chuck was born May 11, 1927, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Charles and Rose (Buczek) Lewandowski. His family moved to Knowlton, Wis. in 1935. He graduated from Mosinee High School and attended Stevens Point State College. He was united in marriage to Leone Gorka on Aug. 10, 1950 in Knowlton.

He was a World War II veteran, serving on board the USS QUEST, a minesweeper operating out of Sasebo, Japan. He also served at naval stations in the Philippines after his ship was decommissioned at Subic Bay in 1946. Chuck was recalled in 1950 for the Korean War conflict and was assigned to the Navy Fleet Weather Center at the Naval Air Station in Agana, Guam. Leone joined him there in 1951 until they returned to the U. S. mainland upon his discharge in 1952. He was very proud of his naval service.

Chuck was employed by the American Society of Agronomy for 37 years, retiring in 1990. Chuck was an enthusiastic fan of the Chicago Cubs and UW Badgers. He was truly a sports-minded person, playing in baseball, softball, golf, and bowling leagues. He and his wife enjoyed wintering in Arizona after his retirement, taking in many Cubs spring training games. He was also an active member of Knights of Columbus Council 4527.

He was preceded in death by his wife Leone, his brother Gene, and his parents. Survivors include daughters Susan (Madison, WI) and Nancy (Phoenix, AZ), a sister, RoseMarie (Wirsbinski) and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S. Owen Drive, Madison with Monsignor Kenneth J. Fiedler presiding. Family will greet friends, at church, one hour prior to mass. Entombment with Military Honors will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.

Special thanks to Dr. Albert Musa and his staff for caring for Chuck over the years. Memorial contributions can be made to the Queen of Peace Endowment Fund or to the charity of your choice.

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Cress Funeral Home
3610 Speedway Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53705
608-238-3434