DuWayne “Dewey” Criter, 64 years old, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital.
He was born in August of 1959, to Donald and Mary Criter. He grew up on a farm in Jericho and was always busy helping around the farm. He went to school at Gateway Technical College. He was later employed for WE Energies, now known as WEC Energy Group. He started out as a Lineman and worked his way up to a Troubleman in his 45 years of service. He married Debra, in 1981.
When Dewey wasn’t working, you would find him out tending to his vegetable garden or trimming trees to make them perfect. He loved to golf and would go on an annual golf outing with his buddies to TN. He was a true Wisconsinite loving his Packers and Friday fish fry’s or riding his Harley whenever the weather was nice. He and Debbie would walk to church a couple miles every week to attend Mass. He always held a special place in his heart for his family and loved his two grandkids dearly.
Survivors include his wife of almost 43 years, Debbie; sons, Jason and Eric (Robin); grandchildren, Katie and Henry; mother, Mary; siblings, Phyllis (Ted), Daniel (Audrey), Dennis (Millie), David (Debby), Donna (David), Dean (Kristie), and Denise (boyfriend Pete); 22 nieces and nephews; and three great nieces and nephews.
Dewey was preceded in death by his father, Donald; sister, Sandy; mother-in-law, June; father-in-law, William; and brothers-in-law, William Jr. and Jody.
Per the families wishes, private services will be held for Dewey.
