Charles T. "Chuck" Wedekind
May 09, 1940 - January 30, 2021
Obituary
MCFARLAND - Charles Terry Wedekind, age 80, of McFarland, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at Meriter Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1940, in Madison, the son of Charles and Leola (Babcock) Wedekind.
Charles graduated from Madison East High School in 1958 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Barbara Jane Briggs on May 9, 1959, in Madison, Wis. Charles worked as a building custodian for Madison Metropolitan School District, retiring in 1998. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 534, a former member of the Madison Jazz Society and Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps and would attend events throughout the country, and a member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, where he enjoyed singing with the choir.
Charles was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed boating, fishing, grilling and campfires. He liked bowling, playing pool, and watching professional and college football. He loved taking road trips with his wife to vineyards and orchards and taking trips to Las Vegas and Door County.
Charles is survived by two sons, Brett Wedekind and Charles M. Wedekind; daughter, Tammi Wedekind; five grandchildren, Robin (Peter) Lynaugh, Christopher Blewett, Charles "CJ" (Rachel) Wedekind, Alana "AJ" Wedekind and Barrett Wedekind; nephew, Tom (Isabelle) Tandvig; and niece, Cathy Tandvig. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara; and sister, Bessie Tandvig.
A private family service will be held. Family and friends who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit Charles' obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Live Webcast link at 12 Noon on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to McFarland Fire & Rescue would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Memories
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Jim Zirbel
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It was a pleasure to know Charles, as a recurrent visitor at his home in Mcfarland and sharing an occasional breakfast together. He always expressed a jovial demeanor when I saw him, a welcome memory I’ll keep. In summer and fall 2020, son Brett, a cadre of good friends and I worked tirelessly on a watercraft restoration, for which Charles was a constant reviewer of each night’s action and progress. Wheeling around the object of our toils in his electric scooter, examining our outcomes and engaging Greta, the shop dog, was clearly fun for him; still one of the guys. RIP Charles.
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Dave Farrey
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I want to extend my condolences to you Brett,and your family on the loss of your parents. I hope you can find comfort in knowing they're together again. Again,I'm sorry for your family's loss... Dave Farrey
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Thomas M Tandvig & Isabel
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Dookie was the last of my aunts & uncles and my favorite. We pretty much grew up together. I will surely miss him..... Tom Tandvig & Isabel
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Tom Richgels
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Chuckie, Tammi, Brett and family, thank you for the chance to celebrate your dad’s big life from 2000 miles away in Az. He will be so especially remembered by the Az. Richgels from the joy he and Barb brought to the annual family reunion at the Elks. We rejoice in the family reunion taking place in Heaven now. Our loss, Heaven’s gain! May GOD continue to richly bless you! Tom Richgels and family.
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Jim McCarthy
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I marched with Chuck in the Madison scouts during the 50's. He was irrepressibly sunny, a good horn player, and a good guy. May you never walk alone, Chuck.