Ryan Michael Williquette, age 24, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, October 27, 2025.
Ryan was born on December 17, 2000 in Manitowoc. He was the son of Michael and Debra Wehausen Williquette. He attended Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Grade School, graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2019, and continued his education at Lakeshore Technical College where he received an Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technical Diploma in 2021. During Ryan’s high school years he was employed at Beerntsen’s Confectionary followed by employment at B & M Waste Services. In 2021 Ryan started working at Bill’s Auto Sales & Custom Painting on an internship and continued his employment there until he accepted his employment at Vogel Chevrolet in Kiel as an auto body technician in 2025. He loved working on his cars and anything that had to do with cars. Ryan was a big fan of Subaru’s and repaired and rebuilt many of them. He was a big-hearted guy who loved helping his friends with cars and anything else they needed. He truly lit up every room he was in. Ryan was intelligent and witty with a great sense of humor. Ryan loved animals and enjoyed spending time with his cat, Theo. He also enjoyed playing frisbee golf.
He is survived by his parents, Mike and Deb Williquette, Manitowoc, one brother, Kyle Williquette and his fiancé Lauren Binversie, Manitowoc, his maternal grandmother, Janice Wehausen, Manitowoc, aunts and uncles, Paula (Brian) Carle, Green Bay, Cherie Wehausen and special friend Dean Werner, Pine River, MN, Lynn (Duane) Weber, McCordsville, IN, Kay (Todd) Hillner, Grafton, WI. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Frederick Wehausen and his paternal grandparents, Don and Shirley Williquette.
A private memorial service for the family will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel Foelske providing a service of comfort. A Life Celebration Social for relatives and friends will also be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 3 pm until 6 pm at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
