Warren “Buddy” Kaquatosh, age 71 of Neopit, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2019.
Buddy was born February 6, 1948 in Keshena, Wisconsin, a son of the late Sylvester R. and Rachel E. (Gristeau) Kaquatosh. He attended Catholic grade school. Following school, Buddy worked at Menominee Tribal Enterprises, the Town of Menominee Water Department, as a part-time police officer, for the fire department, as well as driving bus. Most recently he worked at St. Anthony Catholic Church as the maintenance man. In 2011, Buddy earned his high school diploma.
On July 26, 1967, he was united in marriage to the former Anita Haack in Milwaukee. The couple has lived on the Menominee Reservation ever since. Buddy is a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was an avid trout fisherman, enjoyed wood carving, and driving in the woods. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather; his family was his number one priority. Buddy was a great teller of tall tales.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Anita, of Neopit; five sons, Michael (Mary) Kaquatosh of Sheboygan, Warren (Cookie) Kaquatosh, Jr. and William “Moose” (Stephanie) Kaquatosh, both of Neopit, Robert (Peggy) Kaquatosh of Gresham, and Jack (Cheyanne) Kaquatosh of Milwaukee; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his special brother, Richie Plass; his sister, Kay Turney, of Shawano; and his faithful companion, Peanut. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Buddy was preceded in death by six brothers, Raymond, Carl, Sylvester, Jr., Mike, Albert, and William; and four sisters, Rose, Patricia, Marsha, and Beatrice.
A Funeral Mass for Warren “Buddy” Kaquatosh will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit. Fr. Joel Jores will be the Celebrant. Interment will be at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will begin at the William Kaquatosh residence, N3614 Second Avenue, Neopit, on Sunday, June 23, 2019 after 4:00 PM. A Parish Wake Service will be held at the residence on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 7:00 PM. The procession will leave for church on Tuesday morning, 6/25/19 at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are preferred in Buddy’s name to the Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee. Online donations may be made at https://chw.org, click on “Ways to Help” then “donate online” or donations may be mailed to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, PO Box 1997, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226
