Jeffery J. Britsch, age 47, of West Bend, passed away Friday December 9, 2005 at his home.
He was born on July 13, 1958 in Norfolk, VA to Dietrich and Hanna (nee Barkemeyer) Britsch. The family moved to Oconomowoc and Jeff graduated from Oconomowoc High School in the class of '76. He then attended the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and graduated with a degree in Architecture. On August 18, 1984 he was united in marriage to Suzanne Atkinson at Grace Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Together they resided in Wauwatosa until moving to West Bend in 1994.
At the time of his death Jeff was a Sales Representative for Super Sky Products Inc. in Mequon. Jeff was an active member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in the town of Wayne. He was a member of the church council and was a former Pioneer Leader at Zion Church. The love of his family, his devotion to church, and dedication to his job made Jeff's life satisfying for him.
He is survived by his wife, Sue; three sons, Jakin, Luke, and Paul, all at home; his mother, Hanna Britsch of Oconomowoc; a brother, Greg (Brooke) Britsch of Brown Deer; his parents-in-law, William (Donna) Atkinson of Janesville; two sisters-in-law, Julie (Steve) Betz of Kankakee, and Beth Krebs of Clinton; four brothers-in-law, Dan (Barb) Atkinson of Luxemburg, Rob (Carol) Atkinson of Janesville, Alan (Connie) Atkinson of Janesville, and David (Gaea) Atkinson of Janesville; other relatives and many friends.
His father, Dietrich, preceded him in death.
Funeral services to remember Jeff's life will be held on Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 pm at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Wayne. Rev. Steve Bode will officiate. Visitation will be at the church only on Thursday from 3:00 pm until the time of service at 7:00 pm. Burial will be in Zion Church Cemetery on Friday at 11:00 am.
Memorials to Zion Sunday School Building Fund are appreciated.