Wayne Edward Wildt Sauk City/Mazomanie, died June 6th, 2015 after a tough battle against Leukemia. He was born on January 6, 1934 in Milwaukee to Edward and Lucille Wildt. He was united in marriage to Mae Kebbekus on November 9, 1957. Wayne graduated from Pius XI High School and then served in the Army from 1954-1956. After the Army he served one year in the Coast Guard and then joined the Air National Guard where he retired after 27 years of service. Wayne graduated from the electrical apprentice program and worked for many years in the construction industry as an electrician. He then worked and retired from the VA Hospital as a building maintenance supervisor.


Wayne loved nature, from feeding and watching the birds, to hunting and fishing and just spending time outdoors. He was an avid collector of duck calls and decoys and enjoyed finding the rare treasures. He was a former member of the Mazomanie Lions Club and also the Four Lake Metal Detector's Club. He always had a ready smile and infectious personality and enjoyed getting to know everyone that crossed his path. Wayne also enjoyed taking great care of his log home in Mazomanie and spending quiet time with his dogs and a good cup of coffee.


He is survived by his beloved wife Mae, his daughters Lisa Batz and Karen (Bob) Duhr, and he is survived by his grandchildren, whom he was so very proud of, Tanner and Hayden Batz, and Bryce and Sydnee Duhr. In addition Wayne has a sister Kathleen (Andy) Carli and a sister in law Hazel Zacher, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many lifelong friends whom he appreciated spending time with.


In lieu of memorials and flowers, donations made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society or any animal humane society of your choice in Wayne's memory is appreciated.

We would like to thank all of the health care professions, at UW hospital, in particular Dr. Mattison and also Dr. McAuliffe from Sauk Prairie Health Care. We appreciated your caring professionalism and for never giving up hope on Wayne's struggle with leukemia. He had a positive outlook and we attribute that to his tough fight. We give a special thank you to Agrace Hospice for making his last days comfortable.


Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Wayne's life at The Dorf Haus Supper Club, 8931 County Hwy Y, Sauk City, WI on Sunday June 14 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Military Honors will be accorded at 1:00 pm by the Lachmund-Cramer VFW Post 7694 of Prairie du Sac.

He Placed His Love Upon You
Jesus knew you were fatigued,
And no treatment was in sight,
So He Placed His Love upon you
And with a guiding light,
He sent you peace and blessings,
To help you on your way,
And never regret the life you lived,
on this your passing day.
We cherish the love and the time we shared,
we know how much you really cared.
Our sadness real, our pain remains
As you go on to higher plain.

By Keith Michael Phelan