Brooks E. Ladecki

Brooks E. Ladecki, 40, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2023 in Eatonville, Washington.

He was born on June 13, 1982 in Stevens Point to George Ladecki and Kathy (Berndt) Ladecki.  Brooks attended Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH), graduating with the class of 2000.  On June 6, 2009 he married the love of his life, Amanda Backes, at St. Florian Catholic Church in Hatley.  They made their home together in Wausau and are the parents of two sons, Damion and Chase.

Brooks was the proud owner of Brooks Ladecki Construction.  Prior to owning his business, he worked at Feltz Lumber, Hatley Lumber, ROE, and Jarp Industries.  He also, with his father, George, started Hometown Fireworks which they turned into a family business.  In addition to his work Brooks enjoyed camping, golfing, campfires, and his pets.  His family was important and he enjoyed the time with his sons fishing, hunting, playing video games, and most importantly, attending their sporting events and school activities.  Spending time with family and friends gave Brooks a sense of enjoyment as he never treated people or clients as strangers but as friends he didn’t know yet.

He loved Amanda and spending time with her no matter what the occasion was, even having numerous romantic date nights to Menards.  He was especially proud of Amanda’s accomplishments and her recent promotion at the Community Outreach Task Force as Executive Director.  Brooks also took pride in family and loved his role as an uncle.  He was looking forward to meeting and welcoming “Baby Girl” Jozwiak.

Brooks’ motto was, “There is always time to help people.”

Survivors include his wife, Amanda (Backes) Ladecki; children, Damion and Chase Ladecki; parents, George and Pat (Otte) Ladecki and Kathy (Berndt) Ladecki; siblings, Tony (fiancée, April) Grabara, Brian (Vicki) Ladecki, Brenda (Perry) Keyser, and Brandy Ladecki; his in-laws, Dave and Pam (Konkel) Backes, Tracey (Brad) Jozwiak, and Ryan (Annie) Backes; grandmother, Viola (Wendler) Konkel; special fur baby, Layla; business partner and friend, James Sauer; and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Stella Ladecki, Ed and Marge Berndt, and Matt and Mary Otte; grandparents-in-law, Bernard and Donna Backes and George Konkel; uncles, Jim Otte and Tim Backes; special friend and cousin Jimmy Williams and his sister Christina Williams.

The funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, by Deacon Michael Maher.  Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

In lieu of flowers and in consideration of family allergies, a family memorial fund has been established.