Wayne F. Nettesheim of Waukesha died on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the age of 83. He was born in Pewaukee on November 8, 1939, the son of Bernard and Fern (nee Curler) Nettesheim. Wayne was a lifelong resident of Waukesha, graduated in 1957 from Waukesha High School, and earned his bachelor’s degree in 1963 from Carroll College. He was an avid golfer and Wisconsin sports fan. On November 22, 1969, he married the love of his life, Joanne Spek; Joanne preceded him in death on March 11, 2017, as did their son Chad who died in 1997 while serving in the Peace Corp Wayne worked for over 35 years at Markel American Insurance Company and retired as a claims manager in 2004.
He will be sadly missed by his most cherished and devoted daughter Jaclyn (Greg) Jeffers, grandchildren Brooke, Samuel and Quinn, sister Bernadette (Phil) Weckwerth, and countless relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Charlotte, Patricia, Therese, Tim, Terry and Scott.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 225 S. Hartwell Avenue, Waukesha, followed by a funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. A private family interment is planned at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Wayne’s name are appreciated to your favorite charity.
Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home, Crematory and Preplanning Service is honored to serve the family. For further information, please call the funeral home at 262-547-4035 or visit our website at
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