Nathan J. Rudnitzki

Nathan was born in Chicago, IL to parents Jesse Rudnitzki and Melanie Kennedy on June 29, 1999.  He had an accidental fall while riding an electric skateboard on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 and the search for organ donation recipients began Thursday, September 22, 2022. Nathan’s family is proud to say that his generous decision to be an organ donor gave four people the chance to live an improved and extended life.

Nathan attended elementary, middle, and high school in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Throughout childhood Nathan’s favorite activities were playing video games and riding skateboards. Nathan also explored a wide variety of interests including Legos, DIY building projects, magic tricks, origami, and science experiments. He sang in school choir and enjoyed playing guitar.

Nathan was talented in electronics repair, which earned him the respect of his coworkers at Batteries+. Nathan’s friends and coworkers enjoyed his companionship, kindness, and great sense of humor. Due to his unique red hair and tall stature, Nathan’s friends and family gave him many affectionate nicknames such as Big Red and Gentle Giant. Being the only boy with three sisters, Nathan’s parents sweetly called him “my boy” or “the boy.”

Nathan was loved by a large surviving family: his mother, father, and step-mother; older sister Kayla, younger sister Erica, and little sister Baylee; grandparents Jeannette Kennedy and David & Nancy Rudnitzki; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. All are deeply saddened by his loss.

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022 beginning at 12pm at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME (16880 W. National Ave, New Berlin) with a casual sharing of stories to start at 2pm.