James M Okray
July 17, 1970 - May 14, 2013
Obituary
MADISON – James M. Okray, age 42, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. He was born on July 17, 1970, in Madison, the son of Peter and Catherine (Cline) Okray. Jim loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing. He loved acting, listening to any genre of music, spending time with his family and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 1987. Jim graduated from Wausau Newman High School in 1989, and also from UW Stevens Point in 1996. Jim is survived by his mother, Catherine; a sister, Beth (Rob) Klingbile; aunts, Ellen (Keith) Sperling and Emily (Ted) Vanke; uncles, James (Bev Wilson) Okray and Charles (Katrina) Cline; along with many other close relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Peter. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013, with the Rev. David Byers-Dent presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday. Lunch will follow immediately after the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society or the Monona United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013, with the Rev. David Byers-Dent presiding.
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Deanne Hayes
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I remember Jim from Wausau Area Jaycees. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. My favorite memory was when we did Color Vision, and watching the Packer Games while stuffing those packets. Rest in Peace my friend.
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Nancy & Gary Borger
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We were saddened indeed to see that Jim had passed away. We remember him as an extremely hard working young man; displaying a positive attitude while growing up in Wausau. (This in part due to his wonderful parents.) Our hearts and prayers are especially with Cathy and Beth at this time.
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Jennifer Grundy
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I am saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was my classmate at Newman High, and I have many memories of him. He had a kind heart and loved to joke around and laugh. We were in a play together our junior year and he was cast as the butler. I remember seeing him completely come to life doing theater. It was obvious that acting was something he connected to and enjoyed very much. We connected on Facebook a couple of years ago and he would always check in from time to time to say hello and ask what was new. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family. May you take comfort in your memories of him, and in knowing that he touched many lives. RIP, my friend.
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Joel Anderson
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I'm so sorry to hear of the death of Jimmy. I have fond memories of the students and families at Stettin School.
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Susan Dohr Canetto
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Jim's family. We went to St. Matt's and Newman together and I remember Jim's smiling face. I was glad to have reconnected with him on Facebook a few years ago. May his spirit be at peace.
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BethAnn Nowak
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James always had a joke and a smile for me. His presence will be missed at Anytime Fitness East.