WAUKESHA - Allen Krelwitz, age 58, peacefully took his journey home with his loved ones at his side Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999. Al was a black belt in martial arts. He enjoyed playing guitar, writing music and singing with his friends. He was a longtime employee of National Manufacturing. Al loved going up north to his place on the lake absorbing in the wilderness and caring for his pet boa, "Harley." But most of all, Al’s life was devoted to his family and friends. His thoughts were always about what would be best for us. We are all proud to call him our father, son, grandpa, uncle and friend. We were honored to be with him at his home until the end.

He will be sadly missed by his five children: Allen Krelwitz Jr. of Waukesha, Jodi Martin of Hartland, Angela (Trent) Osenga of Waukesha, Steve (Gayle) Krelwitz of Watertown and Cindy (Marshall) Mosher of Lake Mills; five grandchildren: John Newkirk, Nicholas and Lee Krelwitz and Megan and Sara Mosher; his parents, Paul and Irene Krelwitz of Pewaukee and his special friends, Ingrid and William Dockter of Waukesha and many other family and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Don.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave. Visitation continues from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll St. The funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Rod Resheske officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park. Memorials are appreciated to St. Luke’s "Christmas Love."