Eugene D. (Spade) Sweetalla, age 78, of Waupaca, passed away silently on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.
He was born in Town of St. Lawrence, Wisconsin on February 22, 1941; he was the son of the late Claude and Irma (Pomrening) Sweetalla. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had served in the Vietnam War. Years ago, Spade had been married to Nancy (Poppy) Johnson and they had two children together. Spade was many things to many people. He was a friend who could talk about old cars for hours on end. He was the “little” brother of all his older siblings and treasured the time they spent together. He was a neighbor who would snow plow others’ driveways when there was too much snow. He was a father who always took the time to say “Love you” at the end of every phone call. He was an uncle who grew up with his nephews and nieces and enjoyed going to car shows, bar hopping, boating and meeting Friday night for a fish fry. You would often find him cruising around Waupaca in his ‘63 Corvette. Finally, the job he treasured most was spending time with his three grandsons, playing in the back yard, boating and showing the boys all of his old cars. Family, friends, old cars, Sunday drives and his puppy all gave his life meaning and enjoyment. He lived the life he wanted and on his own terms till he quietly left us during the middle of the night.
Survivors include his children, Tammy (Rick) Radloff, Wausau, WI; Scott (Amanda) Sweetalla, West Des Moines, IA; grandchildren, Noah Radloff, Wausau, WI; Isaac Radloff, Wausau, WI; Brennon Sweetalla, West Des Moines, IA; sisters, Veloise Kuhnke, Cheyenne, WY; Betty Krenke, Fremont, WI; brother, Gary (Madlyn) Sweetalla, Kaukauna, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers – Darwin, Delvin, Claude Jr. and Gerald, and a sister – Mariette Dineen.
Funeral Services will be held at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019 with Rev. Dr. Charles Tews officiating. Interment will be at Badger Cemetery, Town Lanark, Portage Co., WI. Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca.