Wayne J. Waedekin Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Wayne J. Waedekin of Wautoma, Wisconsin, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who passed away on December 4, 2022, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wayne J. Waedekin to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Rose Waedekin and Leroy Waedekin; his children, Lee Waedekin (Sue Ellen), Michael Waedekin (Vicki), Sandy DiMauro (Harry), Nancy Hertlein (Jeff), Cheryl LaValle, Susan Kangas (Walter), Carolyn Bethge and Chris Schloesser (Todd); his son-in-law Ken Stigler; his grandchildren, Jacob Waedekin (Marsha), Justin Stigler (Julie), Erica Knurr (Ben), Kyle Stigler (Emily), Lisa Ellis (Doug), Tyler Flynn, Julie LaValle, Christopher LaValle, Lamar Baucum, Nicholas Bethge, Olivia Bethge, Patricia Mendoza (Glenn), David Lattimer (Rose) and Anthony Pape; his wife Judy; and his children, Jeffrey Waedekin and Kathy Stigler. He was also cherished by 14 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.

Later in life, Wayne became very involved in the Alzheimer's Association, giving encouraging talks and trying to help find a cure for the disease which eventually took Judy's life.