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Louis J. Betzwieser

January 25, 1943 - January 8, 2019
Visitation
Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church
6924 West Lisbon Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Tuesday 1/15, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Service
Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church
6924 West Lisbon Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Tuesday 1/15, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Location Not Available
Wednesday 1/16, 10:00 am
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Parkinson's Disease Foundation are appreciated.

Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2019, at the age of 75. Louis is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Jean (Nee McComb), sons Greg (Kamra), Adam (Kristi), Jeffrey (Ivey), and daughter Julia (Matthew) Romero; grandchildren Kyle, Ellie, Madelyn and Mila, his sister Lois Gleason, brother-in-law Dennis (Sue) McComb, and many relatives and friends.

Lou was born on January 25, 1943 in Chicago to Louis and Viola (Nee Smith) Betzwieser. After his ’65 graduation from Regis College in Denver, Lou joined the Army, he was commissioned and stationed at Fort McCoy. For his service in Vietnam, Lt. Betzwieser was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Lou married Mary Jean McComb on December 21, 1968. They recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary. Lou and M J spent many summers boating and fishing on Whitefish Lake with their four children. Lou was a fan of Marquette basketball, the Chicago Cubs and a proud shareholder of the Green Bay Packers. Attending games at Lambeau Field was the highlight of the fall season.

Gathering will be held at Mother of Good Counsel Parish, 6924 West Lisbon Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. Memorial Mass at 12:00 Noon.

Louis was a man of strong faith and belief. He treated others with honesty, fairness and respect. He took every opportunity to be giving and kind. Throughout his life, Lou demonstrated an unending love for his family and Catholic faith.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Parkinson’s Disease Foundation are appreciated.

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Visitation
Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church
6924 West Lisbon Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53210
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Tuesday 1/15, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Service
Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church
6924 West Lisbon Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Map
Tuesday 1/15, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Location Not Available
Wednesday 1/16, 10:00 am
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Parkinson's Disease Foundation are appreciated.

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Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2019, at the age of 75. Louis is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Jean (Nee McComb), sons Greg (Kamra), Adam (Kristi), Jeffrey (Ivey), and daughter Julia (Matthew) Romero; grandchildren Kyle, Ellie, Madelyn and Mila, his sister Lois Gleason, brother-in-law Dennis (Sue) McComb, and many relativesContinue Reading

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Ballering Kathleen left a message on January 13, 2019:
Mary and Family, My deepest sympathy to you. May your family and your faith carry through the coming year. I lost Mike a year ago, also in January. It will be a long year, but it does get better.
Matthew Romero left a message on January 13, 2019:
Lou will be missed. He was a great person and an even better father. I wish I was able to celebrate his life with his family in Milwaukee this week.
Eileen Winger left a message on January 12, 2019:
So sorry Mary to hear of your loss. Remember seeing you and your husband at the 5:00 Saturday evening masses. Since I lost my husband, Don, in August I know how difficult it can be loosing a partner. Peace to your heart, Eileen Winger
Eileen Winger left a message on January 12, 2019:
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Jim and Bobbie Kuhn left a message on January 11, 2019:
We will never forget Lou and the good times we had on our Packer game weekends. Jim will never forget how welcome Lou made him feel at their wedding. He had never met Lou before, but he immediately treated him as a friend. We are here for you, M J. Love, Jim and Bobbie
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Susan & Roy Weatherwax left a message on January 11, 2019:
Adam, we want to express our sincere condolences to you, and to Kristi, Kyle, Ellie, and to your mother Mary, your brothers Greg and Jeffrey, your sister Julia and your entire extended family in this time of grieving. We are very sorry for your loss, and our hearts are with all of you. We hope you can all spend this time remembering the happy moments and love for one another in the days ahead. Our love, Susie, Roy & family.
Josie Babinchak left a message on January 11, 2019:
Hugs to you and your family Adam. So sorry for your loss. Love Babinchak’s
Vigdal-Olson Family left a message on January 10, 2019:
So sorry for your loss. We're thinking of you.
Ellie Betzwieser left a message on January 10, 2019:
I have many amazing memories of my grandfather. He was a wonderful person whom I miss and love dearly.
Lisa Klug left a message on January 10, 2019:
My deepest condolences to my brother in law Adam Betzwieser and his entire family. We are terribly sorry for your loss. May you find some comfort in your memories. All our love. Lisa, Jon, & Kelsey
Frank & Theresa Miller left a message on January 10, 2019:
The Miller Family sends it’s deepest condolences to the Betzwieser Family. We are friends with Adam and Kristi, and wish for peace and support at this time.
Tammy Jomea-schultz left a message on January 10, 2019:
Uncle Lou will be so fondly remembered by the Jones girls! Our love to the family we grew up with and spent many a New Year’s Eve with swimming and having fun! God Bless.
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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