Chase Pitterle, born on the first day of spring, passed away March 24th after a short visit to his family. Chase was born in Mequon on Monday, March 20th, 2017, to Derek and Kimberly Kriese Pitterle of Fredonia. He is survived by his loving parents, maternal grandparents Bill & Toni Kriese of Stevens Point, paternal grandparents David & Karen Pitterle of Waukesha, great-grandparents Philip & Peggy Rocco of Surprise, AZ, Maurine Kriese of Waupaca, Elmer & Betty Stout of Johnson Creek and Elmer & Jeanette Pitterle of Watertown. He is further survived by uncles: Daniel (Amanda) Kriese of Tomahawk, Tyler Pitterle of Hopkins, MN, cousins Asher & Amaia Kriese, numerous great-aunts and –uncles, other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his great-grandfather Borden Kriese. A prayer service celebrating Chases' life will be held at 1PM on Saturday, April 1st at the Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave. in Port Washington. The family will receive visitors at the Funeral Home Saturday from 11AM until services at 1PM. Father Patrick Wendt will preside. Chase will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Washington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Columbia-St. Mary's Hospital NICU at Chase Pitterle NICU memorial donation. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .