Gavin Wendricks Obituary: A young firefighter Gavin Wendricks lost his life in a motorcycle accident on 28 October 2023. How did Mr. Wendricks die? Here’s what we know so far.
Gavin Wendricks Obituary
A sad event happened in Cottage Grove on Saturday, 28 October 2023. A young and well-liked firefighter named Gavin Wendricks passed away in a motorcycle accident. He was merely 20 years old.
Gavin Wendricks was a reputable truck driver for ALCIVIA and a devoted recruit at the local fire department.
The community, friends, family, and colleagues are in deepest sorrow as he passed away at just 20. This incident sent shockwaves throughout the city.
This accident was even more heartbreaking because it occurred on National First Responders Day. The Cottage Grove Fire Department, an important part of the local community, announced Gavin’s passing on October 29th. They were deeply saddened by the loss of this young firefighter who had joined them just a year ago in April 2022.
Gavin’s connection to the department was strong because his father, Paul Wendricks, had been a firefighter with the Cottage Grove Fire Department since 1998. This father and son both worked to keep their community safe.
Gavin Wendricks Motorcycle Crash, Bike Accident
The tragical accident occurred on Interstate 39/90 near the exit ramp from the southbound interstate to Highway 12 where two motorcyclists collided. One was Gavin Wendricks and the second was a 21-year-old from Sun Prairie, who was badly injured in this accident and immediately transferred to hospital.
Gavin Wendricks, 20, has died after this tragic accident on the road. Cottage Grove mourns the loss of Gavin Wendricks, a promising young firefighter.
The Mad-City Ski Team, a close-knit community of water skiers to which the Wendricks family belonged, also expressed their support for Gavin’s parents, Paul and Shannon, and his sister Brooklyn as they lost their beloved son.
The Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial shared their condolece via Facebook and wrote, “COTTAGE GROVE – It is with the heaviest of heart that we share news of the passing of Cottage Grove Firefighter Gavin Wendricks who succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle accident on the afternoon of Saturday, October 28th. Gavin became a member of the department in April of 2022, joining his father Paul who has been with CGFD since 1998. Gavin, with his big heart and bigger smile will be greatly missed.
This accident occurred on National First Responders Day. A day meant to thank and honor all of those who routinely put the needs of others ahead of their own. Gavin had immense pride and devotion to the fire service. He relished the opportunity to work alongside his father and fellow first responders.
We share our deepest condolences with his parents Paul and Shannon, sister Brooklyn, and the entire Wendricks family.
Please join us in keeping the Wendricks family in your thoughts and prayers as we help them through this difficult time.
Rest in Peace Brother, We Will Take It from Here.”
