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Lowell E. Chadwick

POYNETTE / PORTAGE  --  Lowell E. Chadwick passed from this world on Monday morning, March 17, 2014 after being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in February.

Lowell was born to Roy and Phyllis (Stebbins) Chadwick on December 30, 1945 at the Poynette Hospital. After graduating from Poynette High School in 1964, he attended and graduated from Hanson Mechanical Trade School at Fargo, North Dakota.  Lowell worked as an auto mechanic with Bell Motors of Arlington for 16 years.  Lowell joined the Wisconsin Air National Guard in 1966 and served full-time from 1981 to Dec. 2005...most recently as a Jet Aircraft mechanic on the F-16's.  His service extended over 35+ years.   Lowell served during the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom and other duties overseas.  Membership in: American Legion Post 0271, Poynette, and the VFW Post 10266 (Poynette).  He served at many funerals on the Military Honor Guard.  On March 22, 1969, Lowell married Ruth (Hutchinson) Chadwick at the Inch Methodist Church.  Lowell faithfully attended Grace Bible Church of Portage and enjoyed the Adult Sunday School classes.  Lowell was a member of the Poynette Area Historical Society and an avid Ford tractor collector...after all "how many is too many!"

Lowell is survived by his wife, Ruth, of nearly 45 years; his daughter, Angela G. Chadwick of Gaithersburg, Maryland; his son, Clinton L. Chadwick (Dawn) and grandchildren Cody, Casey, Katelyn, Trent, and Brock of Poynette;  sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews, and dear friend Terry Dorshorst.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his friend & brother, Lloyd L. Chadwick (2013).

Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Grace Bible Church in Portage, with Dr. Steven Corbett and Pastor Mike Gormican co-officiating.  Military Honors will be provided by Poynette Area Veterans.  Burial will be in Dekorra Cemetery, at a later date.  Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the church.

The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Poynette is assisting the family.

 

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