Wade Grenke

Wade Grenke, 58, Oconto Falls, passed away Thursday September 5th, 2024. Born May 15th, 1966 to Arlin and Georgia (Konitzer) Grenke.

Wade grew up in Oconto Falls with his family, graduating from OFHS before obtaining his nursing assistant certificate from NWTC and pledging his service to our country for five years in the US Navy. After returning, Wade kept himself busy with hard work and his hobbies of which included woodworking and motorcycling.

In the years preceding his death, Wade worked for McDermid Corporations/Trucking and through them, fulfilled a lifelong dream of traveling the country and sharing pictures with friends and family of the beautiful sights and landscapes he saw on the road.

Wade is fondly remembered for his unique sense of humor and his willingness to help others when they needed it most.

The family will gather to honor and celebrate his life at the West Side Beach pavilion in Oconto Falls on September 29th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, with a military salute taking place at 12:00 pm. A light picnic lunch will be served, and there is no need to bring additional dishes. To everyone who has reached out and offered support and condolences to our family, we thank you. It’s moving to know that Wade touched so many lives in so many ways.

Wade is survived by his two sons, Gabriel and David, his mother, Georgia (Jim Wojkiewicz), his two brothers, Gary (Joie) and Rodney (Jenny), as well as the mother of his two sons, Michelle (Lutz) Grenke. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Wade is preceded in death by his father Arlin, alongside his grandparents, Fred and Erna Grenke, and George and Irene Konitzer.