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James A. Morgenroth
December 31, 1945 - June 9, 2019
James A. Morgenroth, age 73, passed away June 9, 2019, at his home in Racine, WI.
Jim was born December 31, 1945, to the late Alvin Morgenroth and Felice Morgenroth/Klapka.He was a graduate of Pulaski High School, and served in the Naval Reserves. Jim then became the President of the Grootamat-Corp, and later would leave his Presidency to live in St. Petersburg, Russia with his wife Cyndi and family as missionaries. There they opened a resale shop teaching citizens how to work, and make a living following the collapse of communism. The Morgenroth family also opened soup kitchens and shelters for children who were left homeless without family. Following the end of this mission, Jim worked seven years as a consultant for Gospel Light Publishing Company and World Vision International where he worked in conjunction with the Eastern Orthodox Church publishing Sunday school curriculum. In his last ten years, he left mission work and became an Alderman in Racine, WI, having just recently retired in April 2019. He was deeply loved and will be missed by countless people.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Cynthia Morgenroth; and cherished children: Michelle (Ashley) Underwood, Denise (Bryce) Taylor, Joe (Kristeen) Morgenroth, Jeff Hoffman, Chris Morgenroth and Brook Mahar; Loving siblings: Jeanne E. Morgenroth, Janice (Tim) Nickels, Julie (Pat) Waystedt, Frank (Julie) Klapka, and Jennifer (Marty) Prill; loving grandchildren: Athena Underwood, Colin (Lauren) McMahan, Hayden McMahan, Kenneth Knopp, Joey Underwood, and two dear great-grandchildren, Felix Underwood and Lawson McMahan; along with many very close nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Jim is preceded in death by his sister, Jill Marie Klapka.
A celebration of Jim's life will be held at Holy Communion Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 12 pm. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation at the church on Saturday from 9 am until the time of service. Following a committal service with full military honors at Mound Cemetery, family and friends are invited for a time of further fellowship at the church. Online condolences may be shared at www.wilsonfuneralhomeinc.com.
Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave
Racine, WI 53405
262-634-3361
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David Brown
June 10, 2020
Kopps custard with Jim and Cindi got the ball rolling. There we hatched plans for an outreach group at Eastbrook Center. Their newfound passion for Christ and their joyous personalities were Gods tools for that group to flourish. There are so many more stories in our shared history. Thanks for the memories.
Alan Frahm
June 25, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I met Jim (and Cindy) when I was a young lad Back when he was turning dirt to get the lead out at the gun club. He was kind and generous to me, even though he didn't really know me. God bless Jim's family.
Dale galten
June 21, 2019
Rest in Peace Cousin Jim. You left the world a better place.
Chris Morgenroth
June 21, 2019
Gone way too soon! :>( I miss you already!
David and Marsha Brown
June 19, 2019
We remember the night Cindy and Jim stood up to profess their faith in Christ. After that it was in small groups where Jim was discipled to become like Christ that we intersected. Jim got to St Petersburg before I made it to Siberia. Now he's got to heaven before us all. We're coming, too, by the grace of our Saviour who died so that our sins were removed from our account and his righteousness could be given to us.
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