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Jimmie was born in Luxemburg Township to Andrew and Alvina (Dockendorf) Utecht. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during the Korean War. Jimmie married Kathleen Dingmann September 16, 1961, in St. Nicholas Catholic Church.
He worked in sewer and water construction for 35 years. Jimmie enjoyed working on Farmall Tractors, fishing, and playing cards. He loved spending summers at the cabin and winters in Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; children, Vernon, Sandra (Brett) Bullock; brother, David (Lana); in-laws, Dolores and Kathy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Melvin, Ernie, Kenneth, Walter, Robert; in-laws, William and Mildred Dingmann.
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