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James Dvorak Obituary
Fond du Lac - James "Jim" R. Dvorak, 90, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at his residence.
He was born on April 3, 1930, in Chicago, the son of William and Jenny Bleu (Blow) Dvorak. He was a graduate of Lane Tech High School in Chicago, Class of 1948. He served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. On January 12, 1957, he married Mary Margaret "Peg" Price, in Washington D.C.
Jim worked as a metallographer for ITT, Brunswick and retired from Mercury Marine. He was a member of First Presyberterian Church, and for 7 years he ran the Model Railroad Train Show. He enjoyed the outdoors and model railroads. Jim cherished his family and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Mary "Peg" Dvorak of Fond du Lac, his daughter, Jill (Gene) Carlson of Elk Grove Village, IL, his grandchildren: Eric (Melissa) Carlson, Sarah (Korey) Quathamer and Kyle (Kerstin) Carlson; his great-grandson, Tyler E. Quathamer and his great-granddaughter, Emma Douglas.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Private funeral services will be held at Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, with Rev. Jack Harrison officiating. Burial will take place on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Forest Home Cemetery in Chicago, IL.
A Celebration of Life will be held at First Presbyterian Church in the future.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to St. Agnes Hospice or Lakeside Park Train Fund.
Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.kurkifuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420.
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Jill Stiemsma
June 24, 2024
Thinking of you, Peg, and Jill's family on this day of remembrance of a great guy. Love you all!
Marie and Don
June 24, 2023
Those scotch old fashioned were something else. Miss you sweet man.
Jill Stiemsma
June 24, 2023
Jim was such a sweety. I remember well our rummage sales in your yard, our many Christmas Eve "dinners" at the Stretch, and fun cribbage get-togethers. You and Peg were wonderful sources of support when Ron and I separated. Good friends forever. I miss you.
Don and Marie
June 24, 2022
We will toast you, Jim. So many wonderful dinners with you and Peg. Hard to believe it is a year already. Scotch old fashioned are great!
Terry Cleary
June 25, 2021
My most sincere condolances to Peg. Jim was a gentleman and a friend. I will long remember Jim
Terry Cleary
July 3, 2020
Jim was a good friend of mine for the last 35 years. My deepest condolences to Peg.
Barb Koehn
July 1, 2020
Although I didn't have much time to get to know Jim, I enjoyed visiting with him and knew he was very proud of his family. I am glad the family will be together during these difficult times. May the happy memories be a blessing for all of you.
Jill Stiemsma
July 1, 2020
Jim and Peg are some of my oldest friends. I moved to FdL in 1976 and met them soon after. We belonged to the same church for years and to the same Cribbage group. They both are the sweetest people, so warm hearted. Jim liked his women friends! I will miss you, Jim. And, Peg, I wish you good memories amidst your sadness. I love you!
Don and Marie
June 30, 2020
He was a good friend. Ourganghad many wonderful dinners together. Always something good to say about everyone. Will miss him.
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