James Eukey Obituary

Was born September 26, 1942 and entered God's kingdom on March 19, 2006. Jim was the son of the late Dorothy Kroeger. Beloved brother of Donald Uecke. Cherished uncle of Jody and Jennifer (Dominic) Uecke Rynders. Loving great-uncle of Jeremy and Claire. He is also survived by other family and many great friends. He will be especially missed by his cat, Mademoiselle.

Jim was a graduate of UW- Milwaukee and earned his bachelors degree in psychology and his masters in library science. He was an avid collector of vinyl records, had a love for writing, poetry, as well as lapidary works. Jim fought with pancreatic cancer at the end of his life here on earth, but now is at peace forever with the Lord. If desired, memorials may be made to Pan Can for pancreatic cancer research. Jim's family would like to thank the staff at Columbia St. Mary's Hospice for their kindness.

Visitation FRI., 3-5 PM at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 2480 N. Cramer Ave. Mass of Christian Burial at 5 PM.

May the road rise to meet you

May the wind be always

at your back.

May the sun shine warm

upon your face,

the rains fall soft upon your fields

and, until we meet again,

May God hold you in the

palm of his hand.

PRASSER-KLECZKA

South Suburban Chapel 414-282-6080

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 21, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for James Eukey

10 Entries

anon.

March 26, 2006

To James Eukey,

From one frustrated artist to another.

I pondered one day

On my smallness, my insignificance.

I stood apart from myself.

From up above I watched myself.

A bird's eyeview one might say.

And much to my dismay

I stuck out!

Like a sore thumb

I stuck out!

Imagine my surprise when,

Right my eyes,

I noticed on my head

My hair.

For those around me

Hats did wear.

And there, there I was.

While others wore hats

Of felt and fuzz

There I was

Alone in the crowd ---

And everyone bowed.

DON UECKE

March 23, 2006

JIM......I LOVED YOU.....your brother....Don

Michael Derse

March 23, 2006

Zen will never be quite as much fun!

Harold Strohmeier

March 23, 2006

Good luck on your final Journey. Jim was one of those few people on earth who made life worth living. His humor and sense of the absurd will be greatly missed.

John Sahli

March 23, 2006

Thanks for the many memories Jim. Since the 1960's there have been many fun and crazy times, with your humor being always unique. From the softball, football and frizbee we played together to your final dignified moments, you were always a great player. God Bless.

Robert Raasch

March 22, 2006

I've Known Jim since the 1960's, alway an interesting guy, and he will be missed, cheers wherever you are....Bob

Robert Norton

March 21, 2006

I got to know Jim through a good friend of his several months ago, and have had the pleasure of his good humour and his patient advice for a budding photographer.

He was a rare man who had many interests, and though I wish I could have gotten to know him longer, I feel blessed to have had the time with him that I did.

God Bless & Keep You Always, Jim.

My Heartfelt condolences to his entire family.

Jennifer Uecke Rynders

March 21, 2006

I am lucky to have had you in my life. I will miss you. I learned so much about you in the last couple months. Thank you for being such a good uncle to me.

I love you, Uncle Jim. Jennifer

Ken Freck

March 21, 2006

To Jim's Family:

Very sad to hear of Jim's passing.We became friends during his beginning of Recycled Records business. We many times went to sales together or private calls. We had a lot of laughs. I own Musical Memories in Downtown Milwaukee, and he often came here to pick up records as well. He was quite a character and I will miss him. You will be in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Ken Freck

suzanne seilers

March 21, 2006

To me Jim Eukey was an absolute jewel of a person with his unique querkyness of which filled my life with joy for the last 27 years. I will miss him so.

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