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James E. "Jim" Oudekerk Sr.
1945 - 2025
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1945
DIED
2025
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James Oudekerk Obituary
April 29, 1945 - September 19, 2025
James E. "Jim" Oudekerk Sr., 80, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2025.
Born on April 29, 1945, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Edward and Rita (St. John) Oudekerk.
Jim graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1963. Following graduation Jim enlisted into the United States Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Independence (CV62) from 1963 till 1967 in the Mediterranean and the Gulf of Tonkin during the Viet Nam War.
He started his career at Hercules and then went on to become a millwright at Finch Pruyn in Glens Falls until his retirement in 2006.
Jim enjoyed being outdoors whether it was boating or riding his quad with the Foothills ATV Riders Club.
Left to cherish his memory include his children, Jim Oudekerk Jr., and his wife, Kim, Gherid Oudekerk; his grandchildren, Paige, Kevin, Connor, Luke, Jaxxin and Gabriella Oudekerk; his sister, Shirley Doughtery and her husband, Jim; along with several nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
At Jim's request there will be no calling hours.
A full military service will be conducted at 12pm on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY. All are welcome.
Memorial donations in Jim's memory can be made to Adirondack Vets House, Inc., 26 Pine Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. To leave online condolences please visit www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.
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Jeni Blais-Muncy
September 25, 2025
Jim so sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you xo
Margaret Centerbar
September 25, 2025
My sincere condolences to Jim´s family. Jim was a great friend to my late husband. Jim always said that Dave was like a brother he never had. Jim shared many Christmas dinners with us and he will be truly missed by my sons and myself.
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