Jeff Newman

MUKWONAGO-Jeffrey Donald Newman, age 38, of Mukwonago, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019. He was born on Aug. 11, 1980, in Madison, the son of Kathleen (Rieck) and Donald Newman. Jeff graduated from Madison East High School in 1998 and from UW LaCrosse in 2003 with honors. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration-Marketing with a minor in Political Science. He was a member of two honor societies, Beta Gamma Sigma and Golden Key. Jeff studied in Leiden, Holland from January 2001 through July 2001. Jeff had a few jobs, but his favorite was being a police officer. Jeff proudly served as a police officer for the Wauwatosa Police Department, earning the Medal of Honor. He served until he resigned due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Jeff was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and friend. We need to celebrate his life which ended too soon. He had a wonderful wit and a great sense of humor. He enjoyed many musical performances at the Overture Center and Marcus Performing Arts Center. He loved music and would often text a link to a song he thought would make someone happy. UW Football games were another favorite of his. He played golf and hockey, mostly in high school. He loved flowers and often gifted them. He enjoyed his trips to New Orleans and San Diego, Venice and Rome. He loved Sasha, his long-haired Chihuahua. She brought him a great deal of happiness and was a wonderful companion. Jeff is survived by his mother; his father; his sister, Melissa (Maurice) Newman; nieces and nephews, Tia, Casey, Caden and Amiyah; great-nephew, Isaiah; dog, Sasha; and many friends and extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Etta and Leonard Rieck and William and Irene Newman; as well as other family members. A memorial service will be held at ST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019, with Rev. Heather Hayward presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 5 p.m. until the start of the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the family of Jeff Newman to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Ave (608) 831-6761