Anita A. (Morien) Lewandowski

Anita A. Lewandowski, 84, Wausau, died Saturday April 17, 2021 surrounded by family at Rennes Health and Rehab under the care of Compassus Hospice.

Anita was born August 26, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton Jr (Tony) and Delphine (Esker) Morien.  She was a 1952 graduate of Wittenburg High School where she was an active member in many clubs and president of Future Homemakers Association (FHA) her senior year.   After high school she completed her certification at Carthage College and Marquette University for Legal Secretaries’.    She worked at Trembath Law Office in her earlier years, and was later a loan officer at Tower Credit Union.

On May 25, 1968, she married Dennis Lewandowski at St. Florian Catholic Church in Hatley, WI.  He preceded her in death January 29, 2021.

Anita enjoyed numerous activities with travel throughout the United States as one of her favorites, along with live concerts, polka music, and Milwaukee Brewers games.  Anita was devoted to her family and grandchildren.   She loved a good laugh, dancing, gardening, and golfing.   Her quick wit and sense of humor was with her right until the end.  She taught Bible School, was a Girl Scout Leader, a member of Catholic Women’s Society, volunteered for the Festival of Trees, and was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church for over 50 years, serving as an Eucharistic Minister.

Survivors include her children, Renee (Carl) Makuch, Verona, Randal (Stephanie) Lewandowski, Wausau, Rodney (Jennifer) Lewandowski, Verona, Ryan (Michelle) Lewandowski, Eden Prairie, MN; grandchildren, Maxwell, Ariana, Declan, Brendan (Sarah), Steven, Molly, Leora, Natalie, Avery, Ella; a brother, Ken (Joan) Morien, Schofield.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, LaVerne, Elroy, and Mary Ellen.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday April 24, 2021 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau.  Rev. Joseph Richards will preside.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church.  A private burial for both Dennis and Anita to be laid to rest together, will be held at a later date in the parish cemetery.  Social distancing protocols will be observed, and masks will be required for all in attendance.    Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a luncheon will not be served after the mass.

The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Peterson/Kraemer Facebook page and a recorded version will be available to watch on the website later.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Randal Lewandowski 153718 Larkspur Ln Wausau WI  54401.   Commemorative gifts for both Dennis and Anita are being established to celebrate their lives.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com