Melvin Lowitz

Melvin Lowitz of Saukville, Wis., passed away peacefully on Aug. 24, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital of West Bend.  

Melvin was born on April 11, 1931, in Port Washington, Wis., to Elvin and Elsie Lowitz. He was the youngest of three siblings.  

He attended Saukville Elementary and Middle School, which is now the Oscar Grady Public Library.  

Melvin grew up in Saukville doing what he loved, working on the farm. He left the farm briefly when called to duty to serve in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. After returning from service, he continued his passion for farming until he retired at age 85.  

Along the way, he met the love of his life, Mildred Stadler, and they were married on May 4, 1963. She was his companion for 55 years until her passing on Dec. 30, 2018. They resided together at their family farm in the Town of Saukville, raising three children in the process.  

For many, Melvin will be remembered as a friend, a father and a neighbor, and to others as the caretaker of the Town of Saukville landfill. His classic sayings and legendary weather predictions will be deeply missed. 

He is survived by his three children, Melvin Lowitz Jr., Kim Kraus and Marty Lowitz (Barbara), and grandchildren Daniel (fiancee Marie), Jaime, Nicholas and Matthias.  

He was proceeded in death by his wife Mildred (Stadler), father Elvin Lowitz, mother Elsie Lowitz and his sisters Bernice Lowitz and Lorraine Schubert.  

Internment ceremonies for both Melvin and Mildred will be held at Union Cemetery in Saukville, Wis., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. 

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Melvin’s arrangements.

Additional information and a tribute wall can be found at www.myhrum-patten.com.