Photo courtesy of Derrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Mar 26, 1953 – Jun 21, 2025 (Age 72)
James Robert Happ, 72, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2025. Jim is survived by his wife, Janet (Geldermann), children Greg and Lucy, and siblings Larry, Rick, and Barb. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elizabeth (Lil) Happ, brother Kenneth Happ and sister...
Read MoreMy sincere condolences. I was on the swim team with Jim at Badger. He was such a terrific teammate and good friend.
Ken Eimers
July 24, 2025 | School
I´m so sorry I missed the service...what a great guy Jim was!! We were good friends in high school mostly because our moms were bridge partners and parents traveled and connected often socially. I loved sailing and he was an inspiration to my brother Wayne and I in that. A badger/south shore/northwestern connection was ever present although family and careers kept us busy in adulthood. My deepest condolences to all the family...he knew the Lord and I am grateful God brings Christ followers...
Debby Knauer klein
July 13, 2025 | Friend
If my husband Tom and I didn't know Jim, we'd have to invent him; he certainly was that special of a person. Blessed to have know him as a friend, neighbor, and brilliant Men's Group participant. We will miss his impromptu summer golf cart visits, and occasional diner outings (there should have been more). Rest in peace Jim. Our prayers to Janet, Greg, Lucy, and all of the extended family. With much love, Tom & Kathie Murray
Kathie Murray
June 23, 2025
