Leo Wudstrack

Leo “Sam” Wudstrack, 71, of Tigerton, passed away at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Leo Clarence Wudstrack was born on Sept. 11, 1951, in Shawano to Albert and Dorothy (Begrow) Wudstrack. Sam grew up in the Town of Grant and attended Valley View School through the third grade. Then he went on to school in Tigerton and graduated from Tigerton High School in 1969. Sam was united in marriage on April 5, 1975, to Joyce A. Roth at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Birnamwood. In 1974, Sam purchased the dairy farm in the Town of Fairbanks. He was also employed at Marion Body Works Inc. for 45 years. He started out as a welder and ended up serving as a commercial production leadman for many years. Sam retired from Marion Body but never retired from farming. Even during his illness, he continued to help out on the family farm. Sam was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in the Town of Grant, and served in the past as an usher and as a church elder. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and making firewood. Sam liked working the land, especially on his John Deere tractor. He will be remembered most for his excellent sense of humor and his strong determined personality. Sam loved spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Joyce; and three children, Julie (fiancé Jason Severson) Wudstrack, of Tigerton, Lee (Heather) Wudstrack, of Tigerton, and Lance (Rachel) Wudstrack, of Shawano. There are five grandchildren, Logan, Nathan, Natalie, Jared and Josh. There are five siblings, Florence Giessel, of Tilleda, Otto (Rosie) Wudstrack, of Tigerton, Edward (Susann) Wudstrack, of Marion, LeRoy (Susan) Wudstrack, of Tigerton, Eldora (Steven) Whitehouse, of Two Rivers. He is further survived by a sister-in-law, Judith Wudstrack, of Green Bay, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Sam was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold and Lawrence “Smiley” Wudstrack; a brother-in-law, Eugene Giessel; and a niece, Rebecca Wudstrack. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in the Town of Grant. The Rev. Clifford Kessen will officiate and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from noon until the time of service at the church. Beil-Didier Funeral Home in Tigerton is assisting the family. Please go to www.beil-didier.com to sign the online guestbook or to send a card.