On September 30, 2026, Leslie G. Palzewicz (Les), of Mequon, passed away at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Ellie, nee Koller) Palzewicz for 65 years, loving father to Stephen (Steve), Kathleen (Kathy) and Mark; grandfather to Matthew Palzewicz and father-in-law to Steve’s wife Maria Elorza.
Les was preceded in death by parents Joseph Palzewicz and Rose Mathias Palzewicz, brothers Kenneth, Gerald, James, John and Roland; sisters Kathyrn, Joanne Hurtt and Jeanne Grider.
He is survived by brothers Robert (Karen), Donald; sisters Judy Karbowski, Victoria Waite, Mary Carhoun.
Les was born in Banat, Michigan and grew up in nearby Stephenson, graduating from Stephenson High School. After high school graduation, Les proudly enlisted and served in the US Navy from 1956-1959 as a CT3 Cryptologic Technician. His US Naval service took him to Adak Alaska and Japan. He worked at Oster Corporation in Milwaukee and ACI in Information Systems and management for many years before retiring in 2000. Les was a past Grand Knight and Charter member of Knights of Columbus Council #6646. Les enjoyed being a Scoutmaster for the St. Catherine’s parish Boy Scout troop mentoring his son, nephews and other young scouts.
Les loved sports and was a loyal fan of the Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, and Wisconsin Badgers. He enjoyed golfing and was blessed with natural ability, having only taken it up after returning from the navy and visiting his parents’ golf course Lone Oak, formerly the family farm but converted to one of the earliest golf courses in upper Michigan.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Hospital for the compassionate care that was provided to Les. We also thank Jim and John at Schmidt & Bartelt.
The immediate family will honor, celebrate, and give thanks for Les and all he did for his family on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 10 AM at Resurrection Cemetery in Mequon WI, with interment to follow.
