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Matthias “Matt” W. Wanezek, age 69, formerly of Woodridge, IL, died on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Skaalen Retirement Services in Stoughton, WI. He was born in Sheboygan, WI on January 15, 1956, to the late Virgil and Dorothy (Sauntry) Wanezek.
Matt attended local schools in Sheboygan and graduated in 1974 from Sheboygan North High School. He pursued his love for plastics and started 2 different companies over his career. The most recent was Windy City Plastics in Chicago for over 20 years. Matt retired from the business he built and a job that he loved in 2023.
He was an Eagle Scout and always enjoyed being outdoors. He loved golfing, hunting, fishing and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He had a passion for reading and wanting to learn something new. He would tell you he was shy but his big personality would always light up the room. Matt could talk to anyone and was always quick with a joke.
Survivors include his three children, Adam Wanezek, Allison (Brian) Sorrentino, and Megan (Bill) Lyne; his four sisters Jeannine Battaglia, Cecile (Dennis), Colleen (Dave) Koepsell, and Lori (Bill) Heinrich, his three brothers, Phil (Doris) Wanezek, Mark (Mary) Wanezek, and Warren (Judy) Wanezek. Matt is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jane Wanezek, and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Virgil Wanezek, and brother-in-law, Jerry Battaglia.
Visitation for Matt will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church, 707 North 6th Street, Sheboygan, mass will follow with Fr. Nicholas Baumgardner officiating.
A heartfelt thank you is extended to the staff at Skaalen Retirement Services in Stoughton for care that was given to Matt during his time there.