Wendell N. "Sim" Askenette, Nīw Nōwaeqnaen "four winds, four directions", age 66, of Keshena, passed away on October 29, 2015 at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King, WI. Wendell was born, September 20, 1949, in Keshena, to the late Alexander and Sue (John) Askenette. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1967 and enlisted in the United States Army in 1969. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and also attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Penn State University. On December 27, 1969 Wendell was united in marriage to Susan Stelson in Marshfield. During his life Wendell served as the director of House of Hope, Crime Victim's Witness Program, and Menominee Tribal Housing. He was also appointed to the Board of Directors for the National American Indian Housing Counsel. He was a special education teacher at the Menominee Indian Junior/Senior High School and a counselor/house manager at Maehnowesekiyah. He served as a tribal judge for 13 years, as Vice Chairman for two years, and Secretary for a year for the Menominee Tribal Legislature. He also served as the Menominee County/Tribal Veteran's Service Officer. He was active with the Menominee Veterans, the Woodland Boys and Girls Club, as well as several other local and national organizations. He received numerous National Awards and was proud to have been able to speak before the United States Congress on behalf of the Menominee Nation. Wendell is survived by: his wife of 45 years, Susan Askenette; his children, Devin (Lowell Waupoose, Sr.) Askenette and Jon (Sam Haj) Askenette; six grandchildren, Jasmine (Wabinishi Williams), Alexander Sr., Kristina, Naomi, and Danika Wynos, and Lowell Waupoose, Jr.; two great grandchildren, Nova Skye and Alexander Jr. "Anik" with a third great grandchild on the way; siblings, Barbara Askenette, Orin Askenette, Donald Askenette, Patricia (Jerry) Chapman, and David Askenette; a brother-in-law, Eugene Caldwell, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by: a son; a grandson, Anthony; his parents; a brother, Alexander; and a sister, Linda Caldwell. Traditional services will be held at the Neopit Community Center at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2015. A wake will be held from Noon on Friday, October 30, 2015 until the time of the service on Sunday. Military Honors will be conducted by the Veterans of the Menominee Nation and a representative from the National Guard. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the Askenette family with Wendell's funeral arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com