Allan "Chub" Banowetz

Allan “Chub” Banowetz, 70, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at home with his family by his side, following a prolonged battle with cancer.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, DeWitt. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28, in the church, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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Allan Mathias Banowetz was born on April 17, 1955, in Maquoketa, Iowa, the son of Paul and Marcella “Sally” (Kilburg) Banowetz, number 6 of 15 children. Allan graduated from Central Community Schools in DeWitt, class of 1973. In 1974 he married Roxie Brown, together they had 4 children, Stacy, Michael, Paula, and Susan. They later divorced. He attended Scott Community College, receiving degrees in Automated Manufacturing Technology and Electronic Engineering Technology. Allan went on to receive a Bachelor’s of Arts in Applied Management/Technology from St. Ambrose University, and continued into the master’s program. He worked at Caterpillar for 13 years, Oscar Mayer for 2 years, then Alcoa (Arconic) for 30 years, retiring in 2020. His skill and determination made him someone others could count on. Allan worked with dependable ethic and quiet competence, building a life marked by strength and reliability. Chub greeted people with an easy smile, a good laugh and a genuine handshake. He was a man of faith, resilience, amazing wit, and was a wonderful storyteller. Chub’s favorite saying was “no big deal.”

After retirement Chub made his home in the country outside Preston. An avid outdoorsman, he spent his time with his grandkids and family fishing, hunting, and boating the Mississippi. Chub was often seen riding one of his many Harleys, frequently for charity rides, or cruising with friends in his yellow Mustang. He traveled to numerous states on those Harleys and deeply enjoyed rides with his siblings. Chub was an avid Hawkeye and Green Bay Packer fan. 

Chub’s greatest joy was his family. Surviving are his children, Stacy (Eric) Viehmeyer of Preston, Michael (April Blumburg) Banowetz of Calamus, Paula (Tom Phillips) Banowetz of Mitchellville, and Susan (Cory) Sawvell of Monticello, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Damien Schmitt, and Ava, Tyler, Travis, and Wyatt Sawvell, Thomas and Brittany Phillips; great-grandchildren, Braylynn, Nova, and JT; special friend, Jinger Robinson; siblings, Judy (Ray) Loussaert, Alice Banowetz, Dee (Darwin) Franzen, Steve (Ruth) Banowetz, Mary (Jeff) Kloewer, Dick (DeeDee) Banowetz, Deb (Dennis) Assenmacher, Annette (Tim) Love, Leon (Molly) Banowetz, Dean Banowetz, and Randy (Stephanie) Banowetz, sisters-in-law, Karry Banowetz and Nancy Banowetz; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers, Marv and Lloyd, and sister, Patti, brothers-in-law, Gene Loussaert and Jeff Steward, and nephew, Joey Banowetz.

Chub’s steady presence, generous heart, and loyal friendship will be missed more than words can express.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Petersen and Jackson County Hospital Infusion Center, and the University of Iowa Transplant Unit.

Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. Condolences may be expressed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com.

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