Keith Wanezek

Keith R. Wanezek, age 39, of Platteville, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at his residence. He was born February 6, 1978, the son of Randy and Jean (Vesperman) Wanezek. Keith graduated from Platteville High school in 1997 and furthered his education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, graduating with a degree in criminal justice. He was employed by Grant and Lafayette County Sheriff Departments and the Hazel Green Police Department. Keith was currently in partnership with his father, Randy, at Wanezek Painting. He enjoyed hunting, 4-wheeling, fishing, and cutting wood. Keith had a passion for anything involving the outdoors, sporting events, and smoking any kind of meat.

Survivors include his loving parents, Randy and Jean Wanezek; his beloved children: Wyatt Randall and Alyvia Lynn Wanezek and their mother, Arica; his brother, Kurt (Brandy) and their daughter Addison Schneider; his maternal grandmother, Joan Vesperman and her family: Jill (Chuck) Addison; Judy (Gary) Drinkwater; Jan (Ron) Stubbe; Jackie (Dan) Reuter; Jonna (Faron Yanna) Vesperman; Jane (Alex Gisoldi) Vesperman; an uncle, William (Marinette) Wanezek; an aunt, Edith Weiser; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and his dog, Diesel.

Keith was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Kaila Jenkins on September 26, 2016; his paternal grandparents, Leonard and Gladys Wanezek; his maternal grandfather, Jack Vesperman; and an uncle, David Weiser.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 20, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory, 1234 S Madison, Lancaster, with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends called on Sunday, February 19, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home and on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Keith R. Wanezek Memorial Fund has been established.