William Scott LaDuke

William Scott LaDuke 

1959-2026 

William LaDuke, 66, of Milwaukee passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Kenosha. 

William was born on December 28, 1959, in Kenosha, The son of Robert & Elizabeth (Hughes) LaDuke. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha. William was employed at AMC/Chrysler for many years. Later, he became a broadcaster for TV and Radio, hosting the show, Active Culture on Riverwest Radio in Milwaukee. His hobbies included reading, science fiction and a lifelong obsession of Dr. Who, cheering for the Cubs, loved music, the performing arts, his Irish heritage, and volunteering at his local theaters, but most of all spending time with his family & friends. 

He is survived in life by his children, Benjamin (Jennifer) LaDuke of Milwaukee, April (Jawad) Hudnall of Milwaukee; father, Robert C. LaDuke of Kenosha; brothers, Patrick (Shawn) LaDuke of Kenosha, Thomas (James Niccolai) LaDuke of Kenosha, Michael LaDuke of Plymouth; sisters, Nancy (Gary) Green of MI, Mary (David) Nickel of Kenosha; and 3 grandchildren, Jalani, Cooper, and Jack. William was preceded in death by his mother, and brothers, Robert W., and Daniel. 

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 2:00PM-6:00PM at 4006 5th Ave, Kenosha, WI. It is an open house so come to say goodbye.

Kenosha Funeral Services & Crematory

8226-Sheridan Rd.

Kenosha, WI 53143

(262) 652-1943

www.kenosha-funeral-services.com