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James DeMark Obituary
James M. DeMark
March 31, 1949 - May 6, 2020
RACINE - James Michael DeMark, age 71, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at The Villa at Lincoln Park. He was born in Racine, March 31, 1949, son of the late James and Ann (Nee: Filpi) DeMark.
Jim graduated from St. Catherine's High School "Class of 1967". He proudly served in the U.S Army 1970 - 1972 stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. On November 22, 1980, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church he was united in marriage to the love of his life Donna M. Desotell and together they raised 3 children, Bethany, Suzanne, and Michael. Jim was employed by S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. for forty-one years retiring in 2013. He was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church. Jim also belonged to SCJ "20 Year Club", JMBA, Johnson Wax Golf and Bowling Leagues, and DeMark's Bar Golf League. Jim enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, and sports. Most of all it was time spent with family and friends that he treasured most.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of nearly 40 years, Donna; children, Bethany and Darin Zimpel, Suzanne and Joshua Kristopeit, and Michael DeMark and Liza Schultz; grandson, Lennon Kristopeit; his brother, Jerry of St. Petersburg, FL with whom he had a special bond; sisters; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David (Mary) Desotell, Diana Bendix, Lonnie Albro, Denise (Anthony) Rossi, Kim Desotell; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Arlo; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ralph and Rosalie Desotell; sister-in-law, Dorothy Albro and brother-in-law, Daniel Desotell.
Due to the current health situation services will be private for immediate family. Family and friends may livestream the service by going to www.meredithfuneralhome.com, James DeMark Page, Services and click LiveStream. Memorials to St. Edward's Catholic Church, The Alzheimer's Association or ADRC of Racine County have been suggested.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Fr. Antony for his prayers and support and all who have cared and comforted Jim and Donna during this difficult time of his illness.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
803 MAIN ST. RACINE, WI 53403
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DONALD ELLSWORTH
May 16, 2020
I ALSO WORKED WITH JIM ON SECOND SHIFT AT SCJ.HE WAS A VERY GOOD MAN AND WILL BE SADLY MISSED.(SCJ HAS TIME CLOCKS) ITS TRUE I THINK JIM WOULD SADDEN MAY GOD HIM AND HIS FAMILY.
Jeff Johnson
May 15, 2020
Darren I listened to the service I think your speech was outstanding about your father-in-law Jimmy and I worked with him for many years and you hit Jimmy to a T he will sadly be missed but we will remember the great times when he was with us condolences go out to the family for myself and his cousin Sharon thanks again Darren you You nailed who Jimmy was thank you Jeff and Sharon
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