Earl Bernard Lukaszewski
March 13, 1947 – November 13, 2026
Earl Bernard Lukaszewski, 79, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Nov. 13, 2026.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1947 to Bernard and Julia Lukaszewski, Earl was raised on Milwaukee’s South Side with his sisters, Marilyn and Virginia (“Jeanie”), and brother, Richard. He graduated from Pulaski High School in 1965; less than a year later, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps to serve his country in the Vietnam War.
Earl was assigned to the 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment (2/9) from 1966-68. He fought with valor for 13 months in the Vietnam War, earning a Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat, a Bronze Star, and the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Color with Palm), among several other honors and recognitions. The 2/9 was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) for extraordinary heroism in action during the Vietnam War. This time in the Marine Corps helped shape his core beliefs of service, perseverance, and hard work.
After his military service, he worked as a journeyman electrician and later became a state-certified Master Electrician. He moved to Iola, Wisconsin, with his wife Yvonne, and together they started a family electrical business, Earl’s Electric, which they ran for 37 years while raising five children in an old converted schoolhouse.
Nothing brought Earl more joy than spending quality time with his family, and he could always be found making his grandchildren giggle with his signature jokes, silly games, and playful spirit.
In addition to being a dedicated father, husband, grandfather, and business owner, Earl was a passionate outdoorsman, conservationist, hunter, and fisherman. He enjoyed peaceful walks and cutting firewood on his land north of Iola. He also looked forward to family trips to Colorado for elk and mule deer hunting, hiking, searching for geodes, and camping under the stars. At home, he would spend hours tending his garden, canning vegetables, and preserving the bountiful harvest.
Earl was a lifelong servant in his community. He served on the Iola-Scandinavia School Board, volunteered at Veterans Memorial Park, and spent countless hours helping neighbors, friends, and local organizations with electrical repairs and projects.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Yvonne; his children, Jennifer Weiss (and her partner, Karl Ascher), former son-in-law, Jason Weiss, Daniel (Marissa) Lukaszewski, Nicole Lukaszewski, Paul (Jennifer) Lukaszewski, and Amy (Matthew) Mork; his grandchildren, Zachary (Bree) Weiss, Samuel Weiss, Gabriel Ascher, Joseph (Bryn) Ascher, Henry Lukaszewski, Elliot Lukaszewski, Charlotte Braun-Goeb, Olive Lukaszewski, June Lukaszewski, John Mork, and Phoebe Mork; and his great-grandchild on the way, Jett Weiss. He is also survived by his brother, Richard (Colleen) Lukaszewski; his sister, Marilyn Siemann; and many nieces, nephews, and other close relatives, including his sisters-in-law Gail Polack and Marie Behm.
He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved sister, Jeanie Schwalbach.
Earl will be remembered for his fierce loyalty, his willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, and the lasting mark he left on his community and country.
A celebration of life gathering will take place at the Jensen Community Center, 487 N. Main Street, Amherst, Wisconsin, on Friday, Dec. 11, from 4-7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Legion or the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of his mother, Julia Lukaszewski.
