Allyn John Kitzerow, age 88, of Columbus, WI, passed away on June 28, 2023. He was born on September 24, 1934, in Columbus, Wisconsin, to Harold and Winnefred (Grace) Kitzerow. Allyn, known to his friends and family as Al, was 1952 Graduate of Columbus High School and lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, Columbus. AlContinue Reading
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Allyn John Kitzerow, age 88, of Columbus, WI, passed away on June 28, 2023.
He was born on September 24, 1934, in Columbus, Wisconsin, to Harold and Winnefred (Grace) Kitzerow. Allyn, known to his friends and family as Al, was 1952 Graduate of Columbus High School and lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, Columbus.
Al grew up on the farm and dedicated his life to farming the Kitzerow 5th Generation Homestead near Columbus. Al known to visit many dance halls, met his sweetheart, Shirley Mae Vinje, and married her October 15, 1955 and brought the city girl to the country. Al operated Kitzerow Feed Service in Otsego for many years where he enjoyed serving and visiting with his customers. Allyn’s passion for the Green Bay Packers and country music brought him joy throughout his life. He will be remembered for his lively polka dancing and his love of family and friend gatherings. He worked hard but was always ready for a celebration.
Al and Shirley enjoyed many camping trips together and spent their retirement winters in Florida, traveling in their RV. After giving up the RV life you could find Al in the living room watching football or his favorite polka program, Molly B.
Al was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Mary (1956), and brother-in-law Hon. Gene Strassburger.
He is survived by his wife Shirley; children, Robert (Diane) Kitzerow, Cedarburg; Sherri Kitzerow, Fort Mills, South Carolina; Thomas (Carrie) Kitzerow, West Bend; Jeffrey (Sheri) Kitzerow, Somerset; and Karen (Brian) Miller, Rio. He is also survived by his sisters, Kathy Rindfleisch and Dr. Phyllis Kitzerow-Strassburger, brother-in-law Glenn Rindfleisch,10 grandchildren, Robyn (Robert) Gray, Katie (Rev. Matthew) Barry, Claire (Dean) Wick, Candice (Brian) Urrutia, Emily (Ross) Weller, Danielle Kitzerow, Rhea Kitzerow, Devin Bahr, Colin (Amy) Snyder, and Colten Miller; 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Columbus on Monday, July 3, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. Rev. Timothy Schwartz will officiate. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Columbus. A funeral luncheon will follow back at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church in Columbus.
Leann H Setz
left a message on July 5, 2023:
Dear Kitzerow family. I was sad to hear of Al's passing. It brought many memories flooding back to me. I spent alot of time on that Kitzerow farm, with my friend, Karen. We spent so much time in the pool and Shirley & I were gracious enough to take me camping along with them many times. So much fun had at Silver Springs. I will treasure them always. I am thinking of all of you at this difficult time. May your memories remind you of happy times. take care Leann H Setz (Meseberg)
Manette Babb and Dick Mader
left a message on July 2, 2023:
Barbara Lawrenz
left a message on July 1, 2023:
Dear Shirley,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Allyn. I enjoyed working with you at WPS. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Barbara Lawrenz
Evansville, WI
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Theresa Wardlaw
left a message on June 30, 2023:
My deepest condolences to you Shirley and the rest of the family. Sending prayers.
Zach Strassburger
left a message on June 30, 2023:
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Leann H Setz
left a message on July 5, 2023:
Dear Kitzerow family. I was sad to hear of Al's passing. It brought many memories flooding back to me. I spent alot of time on that Kitzerow farm, with my friend, Karen. We spent so much time in the pool and Shirley & I were gracious enough to take me camping along with them many times. So much fun had at Silver Springs. I will treasure them always. I am thinking of all of you at this difficult time. May your memories remind you of happy times. take care Leann H Setz (Meseberg)
Manette Babb and Dick Mader
left a message on July 2, 2023:
Barbara Lawrenz
left a message on July 1, 2023:
Dear Shirley,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Allyn. I enjoyed working with you at WPS. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Barbara Lawrenz
Evansville, WI
The Eastside Mission Church
left a message on July 1, 2023:
Theresa Wardlaw
left a message on June 30, 2023:
My deepest condolences to you Shirley and the rest of the family. Sending prayers.
Zach Strassburger
left a message on June 30, 2023:
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