Cecilia A. Lewallen

Cecilia A. Lewallen, age 87, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Wednesday November 4, 2024 at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin.

She was born November 24, 1936 the daughter of George and Grace (Parker) Wagner. She grew up in Park Falls, Wisconsin.  On August 20, 1955 she married Eugene Swendrzynski.

Eugene and Ceil owned and operated Swen Transit, a trucking business. She was instrumental taking care of everything behind the scenes along with the farm and young children while Eugene was on the road.   Eugene preceded her in death on August 18, 1970.

She later married Lloyd Lewallen; they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 3rd. Ceil and Lloyd established Lewellan Electric Inc and ran the family business for 25 years. After retirement, together they remodeled an old farm.  It was there that more family memories were made and they opened The Red Comb antique resale shop. Ceil also had several other jobs working outside the home over the years.

Ceil was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she was active in many organizations.  She loved to walk, read, write letters, bird watch, care for her flowers, work on projects, help people and spend time with family and friends. She will be remembered as a hard-working woman; her hands were always busy.

Ceil is survived by her loving husband, Lloyd Lewallen; her children, Tom (Pam) Swendrzynski, Jim (Cindy) Swendrzynski, Bill (Julie) Swen, Bonnie Swen and Joe (Sue) Swendrzynski; 16
grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; six siblings; further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her first husband Eugene, she was preceded in death by her parents; stepson, Jeff Lewallen; three sisters and two brothers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 364 Cambridge Street, Wautoma. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services at the church. She will be laid to rest in the North Deerfield Cemetery, Town of Deerfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin.