Todd James Maedke, 57, of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday August 2, 2024, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.Born December 31, 1966, in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of Eugene and Sandra Maedke.On August 11, 2001, he married the love of his life Cary Glaser.Todd graduated from Bradford High School in Kenosha. He also received an Associates of Applied Science degree from DeVry Institute of Technology, in Lombard, IL, where he was the top of his class. He worked at Circuit Works for 33 years as an Application Engineer. Todd was an all-around hobbyist, with some of his most notable being riding and fixing up motorcycles and riding his ATVs. He loved fishing, and joined a gun club where he enjoyed shooting and being with friends. Over the years he was in pool leagues, dart leagues, joined a bowling league with good friends Pat and Debbie, until he expectantly got a GSP puppy and joined Brew City NAVHDA along with the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Wisconsin and started learning to train and test his new pup. He may not have been the best at everything, but he enjoyed every moment. He had many other hobbies and interests. He especially liked going with his Uncle Kenny to motorcycle swap meets and gun shows. He was always willing to help family, friends, and neighbors fix almost anything or just lending a hand.In addition to his wife and mother, Todd is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Colin) Joyce; sister, Jodi (Ramsey) Matarieh; uncle, Kenny White; sister-in-law, Cherry Kenny; brother-in-law, Gary Glaser; nieces and nephews, Ednan, Alyna, Orla, Jacqueline and Erik.Todd was preceded in death by his father. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Proko Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. Entombment will immediately follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Endangered Resources Fund. https://www.billerpayments.com/app/donationsui/?bsn=swidnrdonations#/donations/paymentWisconsin DNRNatural Heritage ConservationPO Box 7921Madison, WI 53707-7921Proko Funeral Home & Crematory 5111 60th Street 262 654 3533Visit & Sign Todd’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Jarr
August 14, 2024
Today I share in the sadness and grief of Todd's passing with family, friends and colleagues. Even though I only met him once we had many phone conversations through our jobs. Todd's energy, optimism, humor and willingness to help others will be missed. Farewell, Todd.Jarrett SmithAurora, IL
Dawna Coxon
August 9, 2024
Todd was our neighbor. Me and my daughters will greatly miss him. He was always here to lend us a hand. I remember one day cutting the lawn and thinking I would go ask him how to thread my Weedwhacker and before I could even ask there he was with his helping me out! Just one of the many times he showed up for us. He will be remembered fondly.
Mario Ruiz
August 6, 2024
You will be missed! Smartest guy I've ever known. If you ever needed something "not work related" LOL, he was always willing to help. But first he would have to give you a hard time. Regardless, he was great friend. He was taken too soon! I will never forget the fun times we had racing RC cars, playing football at lunch or just talking nonsense to each other. I can say, I learned a lot from Todd which I am forever grateful for. Rest in peace!
Fernando Valadez
August 5, 2024
Todd will greatly be missed. Plenty of prayers to all of his family.
Mary Dausman
August 5, 2024
What is with a heavy heart that I have to write this. I lost another good friend. Ive known Todd he started working at circuit works , and we’ve been friends ever since. Todd would do anything for you he might complain. What are you do it anyway. Exactly what he was doing and how to do it he knew his job., so young, who is married to the love of his life. Todd was a good man. He will certainly be missed by me. It breaks my heart. He was so young way too young to leave this earth.. I will I will be thinking of him for a long, long time, I send my condolences to the whole family.Mary Dausmanthinking of him for very long time and I send my condolences to his whole family. May he rest in peace. Mary Dausman