Leonard “Lenny” Drewsen

Leonard “Lenny” Drewsen, 60, of Minocqua passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 11 due to a medical event. Lenny was born on October 4, 1965 and was a lifelong resident of Minocqua.

Lenny was preceded in death by his mother Dolores “Dolly” Drewsen, his father, Clarence “Curley” Drewsen, his brother-in-law Mark Staples, and his nephew, Chase Drewsen. He was survived by his siblings Anne Lawler (Ken Burrati) of Naples, Fla., Greg Drewsen (Sherry) of Waunakee, Donna Staples of Wausau, Laurie Drewsen (Ronnie Peterson) of Prescott Valley, Ariz. and Minocqua, Larry Drewsen (Terry O’ Connor) of Yuma, Ariz., Connie Schrom (Todd) of Hazelhurst; his former wife, Maureen “Gordy” Hartzheim; his beloved black lab, Chuck; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Lenny’s life will be held on Saturday, July 11, at the Minocqua 70 West Complex from 1 to 5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations, or as Lenny would call them, “skinny chickens,” be made to the Oneida County Humane Society in Rhinelander, or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T.org). 

Rest easy, brother. We have the watch from here. 10-42.

Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com. Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family.