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"Big Bird"

Gerald V. Cadotte, age 65, of Hayward, WI died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his home.

Gerald Vincent Cadotte was born August 4, 1954 in Duluth, MN, the son of John and Marie

(Gokey) Cadotte.

He is survived by his former wife Sharon; son Ahren and his children Jon, Thomas, Taylor & Landin Cadotte; daughter Jennifer (Brett) and her children Ryan Jr., Nina and Jessica; three great grandchildren; along with his best-looking brother Bill (Jacqui) Cadotte; and many nephs & nieceys.

Gerry was preceded in death by his parents John & Marie; brothers Harry (Connie) Cadotte, Rick (Linda) Dreyer; nephews Robert Jenkins and Bob (Terri) Cadotte.

Midewiwin Funeral Rites were held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Big Drum Ceremonial Center in Lac Courte Oreilles. Skip Churchill officiated with songs by the Badger Singers. Burial was in Historyland Cemetery. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 29 ^th at Big Drum Ceremonial Center.

Honorary casket bearers were Joe Beaudin, Michelle Beaudin, Phil Beaudin, Tom Beaudin, Allen Cadotte, Gary Kmiecik, Stony Larson, Tim Porter and Kirt Quagon,

Casket bearers were Mike Cadotte, Randy Cadotte, Reggie Cadotte, Jim Dreyer, Jim Miller and Mike Swan.