James Tracy

James Tracy

July 20, 1962 - January 29, 2015

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James A. “Jim” Tracy, 52, of Platteville, died on Thursday, January 29, 2015 in Jefferson County, WI, of an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Rev. Michael Short will officiate. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the James A. Tracy Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.
Jim was born on July 20, 1962 in Platteville, the son of Jack and Rita Jane (Schroeder) Tracy. Jim graduated from Cuba City High School in 1980. He worked for Advance Transformer for many years, and later at Camoplast in Peosta, IA. For many years he drove truck, working with his best friend, Gary Womack, most recently for Cobb Shipping. He collected antique Oliver and Cockshutt tractors. He enjoyed collecting Ertl toys, pitching horseshoes, hunting, fishing, playing cards and going to flea markets. Jim loved spending time with and spoiling his grandchildren. His most prized time in life was spending time with his family at St. Germain, Wisconsin. He is survived by his two sons, Jesse Tracy of Platteville; Jed (Kate) Tracy of Westby; three grandchildren, Jackson, Kelsey and Kennedy (due any day now); his parents, Jack and Rita Jane Tracy of Kieler; sisters, Cindy (Mike) Klein of Leisure Lake, IA; Mimi (John) VanNatta of Dickeyville; Katy (Keith) Landowski of Wauconda, IL; brothers, John Tracy of Raleigh, NC; Joe (Kim Tornabene) Tracy of Reno, NV; Jeff (Carol) Tracy of Platteville; Philip (Niki) Tracy of Baraboo; many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews; and his best friends the Gary & Lisa Womack family of Platteville.

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Mary Beinborn
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I am so very, very sorry to hear about Jim's sudden passing. Condolences to all family members. Recently connected with Mimi, we were great friends in Cuba City High School. Blessings to all, & always remember the good times. Life is short.
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Doug Schumacher
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Jim was always smiling, was a pleasure to be around, Im glad I had the chance to know him while he was at Camoplast. Hello to your brother Joe as well.
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John & Jane Brant
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To ALL the Tracy Family: We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to each of you! Please know that our prayers are with you at this difficult time! Peace & Blessings to you. With sympathy, John ( Clifford & Evelyn) & Jane (Francis & Orphie Kieler Schnieder's daughter) Brant
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Theresa & Allen Sawvell
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From our home to yours, many prayers are being said. In honor of James we are having some mass said. Hold on to your strength, keep your faith strong. Love to all.�
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Ann Skemp
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Joe, Sorry to hear about your brother. Condolences from Ann Skemp and Jayne Reuter

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