Jake Patrick Broderick - Proko Funeral Home

Jake Patrick Broderick, 41 years old of Trevor, WI passed away Saturday, July 18. 2026, at his home.

He was born February 23, 1985, in Arlington Heights, IL the son of John and Karen (Kempff) Broderick. Jake graduated from Universal Technical Institute with a degree in automotive technology. He was currently employed by Home Depot, where he was a department manager.

Jake was born with spina bifida, however he never let that bring him down; he was proud to mentor and inspire others to prevail given any disabilities. He was always independent with an amazing sense of humor.Jake played sled hockey as part of the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) and was proud to be part of the team that played in the national championship in Pennsylvania, taking home the trophy. He will be remembered for his willingness to help others and his loving heart.

Survivors include his parents, John and Karen, of Arbor Vitae, WI; and his sister, Tammy (Ralph) Peterson of South Elgin, IL.

Jake was preceded in death by a brother, Scott Broderick.

Arrangements are entrusted to Proko Funeral Home.

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Elvi Julio July 21, 2026

I was a coworker of Jake’s at the home depot and i’d like to send love, support, and condolences to his family. Jake was such an incredible and inspirational leader. I’ll never forget his raw energy he provided everyday. Jake always greeted me with a smile and a fist bump and every shift he found a way to make you laugh Thank you Jake for being such an amazing light in someone else world and he will forever be remembered as the inspirational man he was.