Shane A. ‘Shane-E-Man’ Latender

Shane A. “Shane-E-Man” Latender, 27, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2024, in Keshena. He was born on May 7 , 1996, in Shawano, to John “Hub” Latender and Linda Sue Penass. He graduated from Shawano Community High School with the class of 2014, where he enjoyed playing baseball. During and after high school he also played in the BABA for the Menominee Indian baseball team, where he gained many meaningful friendships. Throughout the years, Shane was employed with Menominee Tribal Enterprises, Menominee Casino Resort, a sawyer with Lepscier Logging, and more recently, a caretaker for his brother, Kyle. He was an enrolled member of the Menominee Nation where he enjoyed the outdoors of his homeland. This included fishing, hunting and cutting firewood. Because of his good nature and easy-going personality, he could socialize and befriend any generation, young or old. He also had a special place in his heart for all his family, especially his niece, Rikki, and nephew, Rian. He was an avid fan of the Bucks, Brewers and Packers and country music. Shane is survived by his parents; his sister, Renee “Kās” Latender; his brother, Sean “Kenēw” Latender; nieces, NiLeah, RyAnna, Rikki; and nephews, TJ and Rian. He is further survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and special brothers, Lowell, Ronnie, Keenan, Warren, Kyle, Alex, Will, Dillon, Jeff, AJ, Mark, Derrick, Dean, Bun, Bill W and Bill Jr., and special relationship with the Ol’ Man – Bill. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clayton “Brokie” and Ramona Skenadore; paternal grandparents, Simon Jr. and Marcella Latender; cousins, Daphne and Teddy; great-nephew, Salem; and special brothers, Naeciwat, DJ, Big Bill and Don Juan. Traditional services and visitation will be held at the family residence, N885 Lyons Road, Keshena. Visitation will start at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, and services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, with burial to follow at the Menominee Nation Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Menominee Indian or Neopit Chiefs baseball team. The family would like to give a special thank you to the Menominee Tribal Police, Menominee EMTs, coroner Patrick Roberts, and the staff and owners of Wolf River Express. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com