Service Details
A celebration of Lenny’s life will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019, 6:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, with Rev. Warren D. Williams officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00pm until the time of the service. Private burial will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. The family has requested that everyone wear something red to the funeral as this was Lenny’s favorite color.
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Leonard Lawrence Witt, known to all as “Lenny”, 75, received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, November 28, 2019. He was born in Chippewa Falls on February 27, 1944, son of the late Lawrence and Ione (Née: Burt) Witt.
Lenny was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Elizabeth “Betty” Ellen Oliver, on March 7, 1964, at Holy Communion Church in Racine.
Lenny worked for Twin Disc for a time before he and Betty became the owners of Witt’s End bar in Caledonia until their retirement. He loved to ride Harleys and was a longtime member of HOG. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and the Tavern League of Wisconsin. Everyone knows he was a good storyteller and was always the center of the room. Lenny was known to call all the women “Baby Girl” which was always done with respect. He loved all children and used to love to spend time with his grandchildren. Lenny will be dearly missed by his family and numerous friends.
Lenny leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of over 55 years, Betty Witt; children, Scott (Anita) Witt, Lisa (Chris Vilbaum) Witt, Kurt (Nicole) Witt; grandchildren, Brian, Nichole, Katie, Jessica, Dylan, Derek, Heather, Randi Jean, Tristin, William, Emily; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Kaden, James, Jack, Jace, Dawson, Aaron, Lydia Jean; brother, Ronald (Donna) Witt, Donald (Dale) Witt; sister, Judy Witt-Sukalski; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Lenny is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ione Witt; and stepmother, Shirley Minneti-Witt.
A celebration of Lenny’s life will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019, 6:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, with Rev. Warren D. Williams officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00pm until the time of the service. Private burial will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. The family has requested that everyone wear something red to the funeral as this was Lenny’s favorite color.
The family would like to extend a heart-felt “Thank You” to all the staff at Aurora-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee for all the care given to Lenny and his family during this difficult time.
Vicki Kaske Ryddner says
Loved Lenny sooo much !!!I met him when my father owned Kaske ‘s Korner now the corner bar I was young!! I remember so many fun times with Lenny and Betty!! God speed brother!! You left a mark on many hearts!! Until we meet again.. XO
Monica Boldt says
I am so sorry for your lost Lenny was a Great man, and always so sweet to me whenever I saw him.
Ann Gurka (Govas) says
Will miss you Lenny! Hope your having a Pabst beer with my Bob!!
Deborah Bauer ( Gabby) says
You will be miss by many….I will miss your smile and your friendliness…Be at Peace now my Friend. Just Gabby
Georgia and Bill Mazanet says
We send our condolences and prayers to you Ma! Rest in peace Dad! Love Georgia and Bill Mazanet
Deb and Scott VanHeesch says
Good morning Betty I’m so sorry to hear about Lenny prayers and hugs to You and Your Family ❤ We have many good memories of You Both
Babette says
RIP Lenny, you will be missed . I remember first meeting you with my husband ” Little Frenchy” ,you reintroduce to my friend old mad dog . Frenchy long gone you’ll have a true friend up there!!!
Anonymous says
Sorry to have heard of Lenny’s passing. Our condolences Betty. He will be missed. We will not be able to attend his service as we will be out of town. Sending you our love. Joey and Anna LeGath.
Dan and Barb Robbins says
What a great guy and great loss! He just had a knack of making us smile and laugh. Our thoughts are with you Betty❤️
Curt Kromke says
I first met Lenny 25 years ago delivering beer to his bar . Never to know over the years we would become good friends. It didn’t matter how good or how bad my day was going he could always put a smile on my face .. You will be missed my friend.
Clara and Don Pappenfuss says
Dear Don, our deepest sympathy in the lost of your Brother Lenny!!! May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏻❤️
Clara & Don Pappenfuss says
Dear Don, sending my deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother, Lenny! May he Rest In Peace🙏🏻🙏🏻
Marilyn Kulig says
There is and was only one Lenny. His loyalty was never ending. If you needed him he was there. Have a cold one waiting for me when I get to the other side. Until then… I will always love you and remember you.
#Baby Girl 1001
Chester says
I always had a great time with Lenny made it a point to stop by Wits when I was out and about if you know what I mean will miss him a lot! They say you are not dead if people talk about you so he will live for a long time!! Love ya Bro.
Warren & Elaine Klandrud says
Enjoyed time with Lenny at Twin Disc. You have our deepest sympathy. He was a good
story teller and quick with a laugh. Lot’s of fun..
Oconnor says
So very sorry to hear of his passing. May shared memories from other ease your pain! Our love is sent your way to all! Hugs Scott and Anita❤️ Love Mona and Bryan O’Connor
Larry and Linda Dahlby says
Scott , Anita and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you with sympathy and lots of love. 💞
Aunt Linda and Uncle Larry
Pam Ishman says
Always felt safe at Witt’s End. Lenny made sure it was a safe environment for women. A kind soul who will be missed! My condolences to his family.
Gary (Lenny's alarm tech) says
Offering my condolences to Lenny’s wife and family for the loss of a great personality. Lenny shared many stories with me over the years, often entertaining. Fondly, with the stories he shared, I will always remember the love he displayed for his wife and his family. God bless Lenny.
Mike and Sharon Rollins says
So sorry to hear about Lenny. You and your family are in our Prayers. Take care.
Pat Keefe says
Betty,
You and your entire family ate in my prayers. We had some good times together on the lanes and in Witt’s End.
Mike Lewis says
Rest In Peace Lenny, I enjoyed working with you at Twin Disc
Joe and Barb Caminiti says
Really enjoyed working with Lenny at Twin Disc, such a smart and funny guy. Seen him here and there over the years and he was always the same . Our thoughts and prayers are with you Betty and the entire Witt family.