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Leslie Trewyn Obituary
Leslie Trewyn (Christenson) born in 1941, died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at her home in Green Lake.
Raised in DePere, she graduated with a B.S. in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She married Tim Trewyn in 1963. They moved to Waupun where they both began their teaching careers. They built their home and raised their family on a small farm. For more than 50 years, she taught and also created art noted for colorful, distinctive acrylics based on her travels and readings. She exhibited in her studio, galleries, art fairs and museums, receiving many awards.
She is survived by siblings Karen Bestul, Chris Christenson, Mary Kay Christenson-Smith, Keith Christenson, Matt Christenson, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tim. She is survived by her long-time companion, Thomas Detwyler, her daughter Lisa (John) Grosz, son Andy Trewyn (Sue Procise), her grandchildren, Eva Grosz, Tim Trewyn and Katie Procise.
A special thank you goes to Berlin Memorial Hospital, U.W. Hospital, and Hospice Hope.
Memorial donations may be made to Arts Program, Green Lake Town Square, P.O 608, Green Lake, WI 54941.
There will be a Celebration of Life open to friends and family at noon on June 23, 2017 at her home, 388 Lake St., Green Lake, WI.
Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home of Waupun and staff are serving the family. Please visit our website at www.wernerharmsenfuneralhome.com for further information and to send condolences.
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Ruth Rank
September 10, 2017
I met your mother a decade ago. It had a permanent impact on me. I looked at art differently, appreciated color more fervently and used a different lense to interpret landscapes. My home is filled with her work and they make me smile each and everyday. How lucky we all are to have had her skip thru our lives. If there are any of her works available for purchase, I would be most grateful for any information to help me locate them...I so, so love the spirit and message each piece carries.
Andrew Koppelmeyer
August 13, 2017
Deeply saddened to hear of this most generous and kind woman's passing. It was so special to get to know her as an artist while admiring her art. She was so kind and giving of her time and understanding of "us amateurs" who could only appreciate what she had created and hope to share in it by owning a piece of her work. We visited her home and her workspace several times, and she was as open to us as she was a dear friend. Once, while I was trying to decide to purchase a painting, I asked if I may photograph it and send it to share before buying. Many artists I have known would be appalled by someone photographing their work without purchasing it first. Leslie was so gracious and said...."I don't mind. If someone thinks its so easy to do what I do by copying a photograph, then they are welcome to try." Class.
Jacqui Fahey (Schaefer)
April 10, 2017
So sorry to hear of Leslie's passing. She was my art teacher from 1st grade through 12th grade at Hustisford Schools. She was a great art teacher. She took our class on a field trip to MIAD one year. I eventually ended up going to MIAD and became a Graphic Designer. I have been a graphic designer for nearly 20 years. Leslie made a huge impact on my life and career, showing me that I could accomplish my dreams. She will be missed.
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