Lifeson McCaslin Wudtke, 4, of Mattoon, passed away on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at home surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with many medical issues. Lifeson was born on Feb. 14, 2010, in Wausau, to Nicholas and Jenene (Forstner) Wudtke. Lifeson loved to snuggle and be held by his parents, especially while being read to by his dad. Lifeson also enjoyed when his brother Maiden would sing to him while rocking him in the rocking chair.
Lifeson is survived by his parents, Nick and Jenene (Forstner) Wudtke; one brother, Maiden Wudtke, 7; his maternal grandparents, Peter Forstner, of Tilleda, and Robin White, of Shawano; his paternal grandparents, Don and Jeanne Wudtke, of Shawano; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends of the family.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
The family would like to thank the staff at Antigo Clinic and LeRoyer Hospice for everything they’ve done for Lifeson.