There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date for Jess Patrick Wakely, age 54, who passed away on April 1, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jess was born on February 18, 1972 in Rhinelander, WI to Thomas and Katherine (Hankey) Wakely.
Jess is survived by his wife, Tammy; daughter, Jade; brothers, Mike, Mitch, Chris, and John; sisters, Christine, Jessica, Ana and Vicki; and many nieces and nephews.
Jess will be missed by all who knew him.

