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James Kienast Obituary
James "Jimmy" B. Kienast, age 62, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 29, at his residence. He was born on May 13, 1953 to Lu Vern and Geraldine (McCarthy) Kienast. Known to everybody as Jimmy, he graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1971.
On October 7, 1972, he married the love of his life of 39 years, Barbara Mortenson, at St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Barbara preceded him in death on January 12, 2012. Jimmy worked at Universal Foundry in Oshkosh for 12 years. Later, he worked for his father at LG Kienast Excavating until he retired in 2015. Jimmy made plenty of friends along the years. He loved fishing, hunting, taking walks, and most of all spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered for his hard work, dedication to his family, and funny sense of humor. His grandchildren will remember his warm hugs, Gummy Bears and knick knacks he always gave them.
He is survived by his children: Elizabeth Kienast of Oshkosh, and Rachel (Anthony) Deich of Pipe, WI; three grandchildren: Kaylee, Kennedy and Cameron Deich; and his siblings; Linda (John) Pratsch, Patsy (Leon) Larson, Lee Kienast and Lisa (James) Bratz. Jimmy is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents; his sister, Judy Rusch; and a nephew, Jay Pratsch.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Seefeld Funeral Home. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Ellenwood Cemetery, Oshkosh.
"Say not in grief: 'He is no more', but live in thankfulness that he was."
-Hebrew Proverb
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for James Kienast
Ron and Jean Auler
December 21, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of the tragic deaths of Jim. He was taken way to soon. rest in peace my friend.
Don& Carol Schlichting
December 15, 2015
Patsy, so sorry for your loss. We had lots of fun as kids on Jefferson St.,Jimmy was such a tease but a great guy. God Bless.
December 5, 2015
You were a great guy to have fun with. Rest in Peace Bud. Happy Trails!
Brian Schuster
Jay Ginnow
December 4, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Kienast family. I knew Jim as a kid and though a year older than I, he never ignored me and helped inspire me to play music which I continue to do today. RIP Jimmy.
David Janke
December 4, 2015
Jimmy was in the band.
Wayne/Cherri Diener
December 2, 2015
We're very sorry for your loss my God Bless your entire family
Lorrie Williams
December 2, 2015
My sincere sympathy to the Kienast family.
December 2, 2015
Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed running into you and your dad at the store, and hearing what he had to say.
peace
Bill Jacobsen
December 2, 2015
went to High School with Jimmy, great guy....God rest his soul
Bruce Van pay
December 1, 2015
RIP my friend.
Daniel Schmitt
December 1, 2015
Finally caught up with you at Woodchucks after how many years 40? We made plans to go to the next class reunion, You, Me and Denny Block! I would tell you to rest in peace but HEY I'm talking to Jimmy Kienast and that will never happen! All in all thanks for every memory and I'll see you again!
December 1, 2015
RIP Jimmy----Jeff Rasmussen
Nancy McCarthy
December 1, 2015
My sympathy to the entire Kienast Family. Rest in Peace Jimmy.
ricky losse
December 1, 2015
jimmy was a good man and cousin.He was honest,caring for his family and friends.I remember when he would go down to southpark and fish for carp.I would always make time to ask him how are you.im going to miss him.so sorry for your loss youre in my thoughts
George (Jr.) Bongert
December 1, 2015
My very deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the Family of James Kienast. Patsy and I were classmates at Oshkosh High School class of 1968, and of course we knew LuVern Kienast for many years. May the Love of God our Heavenly Father comfort all of the Kienast Family in this time of grief and sorrow. May James Kienast forever Rest In peace.
Amy Stehle
December 1, 2015
You will be missed and always remembered
Paul+Kathy Schneider
December 1, 2015
We had a lot of laughs and all ways fun to be with,He will be missed.
Geno & Amy Boyce/Stehle
December 1, 2015
Libby, Geno and I are so sorry for your loss. Be comforted during this difficult time that your memories will be with you always.
Doris Bennin
December 1, 2015
Rachel and Anthony and Kids, So sorry for your loss. He was a young man but sounds like he left a wonderful memory for all of you. God Bless you and your family.
David Janke
December 1, 2015
Jimmy was a musician/bass player in one of my earliest bands "The Side View". We were pals throughout school and we always had a good time. As I read his obituary this morning it is with profound sadness how I will miss him and happiness as I think back on all the gigs we played in our formative lives. The Y dances, the 20th Century Club, the Park dances and of course the Lourdes dances. It was the mid 60's and life was good. We played Rock & Roll and we loved it. Sleep well old friend.
Olivia Thompson
December 1, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and give you strength during this difficult time
Renee (Clark) Reinke
December 1, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss Patsy. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God grant you His peace and love at this sad time. Thinking of you.
Rachel Deich
December 1, 2015
Rest in peace Dad
Lori Holzhausen
December 1, 2015
When I worked at Leroys he was one of my first customers, so sad to hear the news.
Annette Wiesner
December 1, 2015
My sympathy to you. I was a friend of Jim's in school. God's blessings, Annette Basler Wiesner
Tom and Suz
December 1, 2015
Rest in peace, may happy memories comfort you in this time of grieving
kathy Crooks
December 1, 2015
you will be deeply missed jimmy.
The Staff of Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels
December 1, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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