Zachary Paul Wudke, 29, passed away unexpectedly in Pulaski WI, on December 25th, 2024. Zachary was born in Glens Falls, New York, on July 5th, 1995, to Thomas Wudke and Susan Watson.

Zachary attended Menasha high school and was a part of the class of 2013, from there he went on to NASCAR technical institute from 2013 to 2014, earning his college diploma. Zachary met Jessica VanEss the year of 2017. He then helped Jessica raise her son Emmett in the following years. In the year of 2020, Zach and Jessica welcomed their own child, Walker. Zachary and Jessica then married on April 15th, 2023.

Zachary had a passion for helping people which led into his career as a mobility technician at A&J mobility. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, racing RC cars, spending time at the off-road tracks building trucks, skating out at the rinks, and doing all of the outdoor activities. He was a yes man for adventure.

Zachary is survived by his wife Jessica and children Walker and Emmett. Moms side: Susan Watson – Roen (fiancé Mark). Siblings Gabrielle Roen (fiancé Florentino) Alyssa Roen. Aunts Kay (Keith) Grosskopf. Uncles Nicholas (Lucero) Becker, Matthew Becker, James Austin, Mark Becker. Nieces and nephews Olivia, Jaxson, Addalynn. Cousins Mason, Miaya, Sebastian, Crystal (Matt), Corey (Ami). Dads side: Thomas Wudke JR (fiancé Cari). Siblings Jessica (Wes) Kimps, Justin Wellens, Kasey (Jace) Wellens. Aunts Karen (Harry) Meyer, Kim Tomczak. Uncles Todd (Andrea) Wudke, Scott (Clarissa) McArdle, Terry (Sherri) Lee, Wally (Uncle Bucky) Wudtke. Cousins Paige, Jourdan, Paul, Tyler, Anthony, Zachary, Amanda, Morgan, Ally. Grandparent Darleen Wudke. Nephews Cooper and Camden. In-laws James (Julie) VanEss, Jacob (Marissa) VanEss. Nephew Odin. Close family friend: the mistress Brandine Kessler. Niece Haven and nephew Oliver.

Zachary is preceded in death by grandparents Dean and Barbra Becker. Thomas Wudke SR. uncle Wayne Meyer.

Friends and family may call at The Barn at Sunset Acres (451 N. Augustine St. Pulaski Wi 54162. Visitation will be 11am – 3pm on Sunday January 5th, 2025. Celebration of life prayer will begin at 2pm.

Ryans funeral home, De Pere, is assisting the family. Special thank you to all the EMTs, NEW first responders, Tri-County Fire Department and Oconto County Sheriff Office, Brown County Medical Examiner. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Zach Wudke Memorial fund through Community First Credit Union. The donations will be used for immediate relief and to set up both Walker and Emmett for whatever their futures hold for them.