James Gerald Trickey
July 12, 1925 - September 18, 2014
Obituary
Trickey, James Gerald
STOUGHTON – James Gerald Trickey, age 89, went to be with God, his favorite pets and his beloved family in the Kingdom of Heaven, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at 10:45 p.m. He was born in Stevens Point. Jim worked for United States Armed Forces Institute for many years followed by selling real estate all over Wisconsin until the early 90’s, when he moved to Boulder Junction, his true love and place of peace. The Legend that is JGT lived his life to the fullest; loving everyone he met, a blessing to everyone that came into his life, cherishing all the simple things life had to offer with love, laughter and endless giving. He lived for and is survived by his four precious daughters, all of whom are the loves of his life; Jetta (Ralph) Roberts of Middleton, Terri Trickey (Steve Gadbow) of Boulder Junction, Connie (Tom) Martin of Madison, Katie (Rob) Bridgwater of Stoughton and Harley; Seven grandchildren, Ruby, Ivy, Madison, Kailey, Hannah, Alexandra and Samantha; sister, June Hardy of Whiting; his special friend, Jeff Johnson, to whom we are forever grateful; many more family members and even more friends that will forever remember him and will always hold him in a close place in their hearts. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Dewey and Vivian Trickey; brother, Jack (Joan) Trickey; sister, Carol (Bud) Lewis; and best friend, Dolly. A funeral service will be held at SKAALEN HOME, 400 N. Morris St., Stoughton, at 5 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. A private burial will be held in Plainfield, where he will be put to rest with his parents and siblings. Visitation will be held at the nursing home from 3 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. and www.caringbridge.org, James Trickey.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson
(608)873-4590
Events
Visitation
Thu Sep 25, 2014 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Skaalen Retirement Home • 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI null
Service
Thu Sep 25, 2014 @ 5:00 PM CDT
Skaalen Retirement Home • 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI null
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Memories
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Lucy Zweep
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I didn't get the chance to know Jim for very long, but, the year that I got to know him will leave a very pleasant memory of him in my mind. He was always smiling. and such a happy man. Always a kind word for everyone. It was a joy to share Jim and his friendship with our family.
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Erik Johnson
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He was a great guy, with a dry sense of humor and always easy going way about him.. I am sure he is having fun in a better place!!
RIP Jim.
Erik Johnson/Minocqua/Middleton
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Kristin Ott
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Katie I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Prayers and happy memories of your dad for you and your family. Kristin Ott
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Dave Nelson
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Back in 1979 I had set up some job interviews at a few Real Estate companies. I had a 1:00 appointment at the Hallmark Realty office in Madison and had a so-so meeting with the manager, I was on my way out of her office when by chance I bumped into a guy that she introduced me to as Jim Trickey and if I took the job there I would be sharing an office with Jim. I chatted briefly with Jim, maybe 5 minutes and left to go to my 2:00 interview. I drove about 2 miles, pulled my car over and made a call to cancel my next appointment and went back and took the job with Jim's company.
It took less than 5 minutes talking to Jim that made me realize that Jim was a very special person. I have been so blessed to be able call him a very dear friend for 35 years. As I sat with Jim Tuesday we shared some great laughs and as usual he added a few, "oh, up yours" to the conversation.
His girls, his puppies and the great Northwoods always came first in Jim's life but he also shared his life with so many friends, after all becoming Jim's friend was real easy, seeing him go is not.
Jimmy Gerald, you just made Heaven a better place. I'll miss you buddy. Dave
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Margit Frickelton
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I am so sorry to learn that Jim has passed. He always treated my family with such kindness & generosity and I will keep those memories alive in my heart.
Margit Frickelton