Louis Dewitz Obituary

Dewitz, Louis W. 51, passed away on July 21, 2008, born in Chicago on July 30, 1956. Louis was preceded in death by his father Louis in 1960 and his mother Marylin in 1970. Originally Louis lived in Wheeling, IL, attending Aptakisic Tripp School until the death of his mother. Following the death of his mother, Louis lived with his grandmother Lorraine McKeone in Niles, IL, while living with his grandmother, Louis attended Maine East High School in Park Ridge, where he was an outstanding athlete starring on the football team. Louis graduated in 1974 after which Louis enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged, Louis went to Denver with his cousin, Mark Steinhoff and brother, Randy to work in the tile business. Eventually he was hired by the U.S. Post Office where he worked until he retired early because of a service connected disability. Louis loved to camp and fish with his brother, Randy and nephew, Luke. Louis is survived by brothers, Randy Dewitz of Lafayette, CO, Chris Dewitz of Palos Hills, IL, sister, Susan Jenks of Baraboo, WI, and many other relatives all of whom will greatly miss him. Visitation will be held Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m., at The Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, where funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday. Interment with Military Honors at Irving Park Cemetery. For funeral information: 773-622-9300