Christine Ann Pytlik

Christine Ann Pytlik (nee Alt), age 74, passed away on September 13, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Peace was found in her closing weeks from the prayers and visits of family and friends and the message of faith and hope from beloved friend Mike Peters.

Chris is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Michael Anthony Pytlik. She is further survived by her dear children Carrie Alt, Michael Andrew Pytlik (the late Amy Grambow), Connie Pytlik and Matthew Pytlik, and her cherished grandchildren Steven Michael Frank, Brandon Grambow (Brianna), Alyssa Grambow, Andrew Grambow, and Benjamin Grambow, her brother Louis Alt (ex Karen), sister-in-law Darlene (the late James), and beloved in-laws Patty Givens, Diane & Brad Weed, Peggy & Bob Peters, Peter & Kim Pytlik, Paul Pytlik (the late Mary), and Jim & Roz Pytlik. She really enjoyed her grand puppy, Gunner. She is also survived by a large extended family of many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Christ and Dolores Alt, Mike’s parents Walter and Irene Pytlik, sister Linda Alt, brother Jimbo Alt, brother-in-law David Pytlik and dear cousins Judy and Jim Szalanski.

Chris was born on March 10th, 1952, in Milwaukee. She graduated high school in 1970 while working as an intern at the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Chris never left Harley-Davidson, where she worked in the materials area for 37 years, becoming the master scheduler for the engine and transmission assembly lines until her retirement in 2007. She had many longtime friends in the Harley-Davidson Retirees Club. Chris loved playing slot machines at casinos and in bars from Florida to Las Vegas to Wisconsin. Chris also loved family vacations and motorcycle trips, especially the annual fall color ride to Tomahawk with dear friends Ruth and Jim Pemble. Chris belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary where she was President of Tanner Paull Unit 120. Mostly, Chris was proud of the American Legion Riders where she has been the State Treasurer for the last eight years.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be October 3, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, in Brookfield. There will be a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM in the Chapel.

Chris will be interred at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery on October 12th at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated to Camp American Legion. https://wilegion.org/camp-american-legion