James M. Brog Jr.

Age 53. Passed away unexpectedly at his home in Las Vegas, on December 30, 2008. Jim was born in San Francisco, and raised in Rohnert Park. He was a graduate of Rancho Cotate High School, class of 1973. He accomplished his lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter when he became employed by the Maple Valley Fire Department in Washington State, and served as president of the local chapter of the International Association of Firefighters. During this time he also owned KKM Construction, specializing in home remodeling in the Seattle area. One year ago, he semi-retired to Las Vegas. He was the devoted husband of Lana Ramsey-Brog of Las Vegas; beloved son of James and Doreen Brog of Rohnert Park. He also leaves his cherished daughters, Kimberly Dunn (Ryan) of Sacramento, Kelli Bohanan (Tom) of Santa Rosa, and Michelle Brog of Rocklin. He was the dear brother of Kenneth Brog (Linda) of Rohnert Park, and Carole Bernheim (George) of Windsor. He was the adored grandfather of Ashlee, Nolan, and Haidyn Dunn, and Lyndon Bohanan. He leaves his nieces, Kari Ann Brog and Amberlee Lewis (Michael); nephew, George R. Bernheim (Adrian); and his great-nephews Mario and Tanner, and great-niece Gracie. He was the loving son-in-law of David and Barbara Ramsey of Oregon, and brother-in-law of David and Jeff Ramsey. He leaves his dear aunt and uncle, Lorraine and Frank Castelli, his uncle Bob Brog, and his cousins Karen Hanahan (Ralph) and Frank Castelli (Laura). A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 17th at 2:00 p.m. at Cross & Crown Lutheran Church, 5475 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202 or the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309.