James R. Quick

CROSS PLAINS-James R. "Jim" Quick, 75, of Cross Plains passed away at Agrace Hospice on Friday, June 15, 2018. He is survived by his devoted wife Marsha, son Mitchell, daughters-in-law Renee Rieke Quick and Susanne Rust, and a brother Roger Quick. He is further survived by his two loving grandchildren, Margaret and Jacob Quick. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary, in 2000. James Quick was born September 12, 1942 at home in rural Camp Douglas, Wis. He was the third son of Carl and Olga (Osmonson) Quick. After high school graduation, he attended Madison Business College. He married Marsha Morrissey at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waupun, Wis., on April 24, 1964.Jim had a long and fulfilling career working for the State of Wisconsin in health planning and resources. After his retirement, he followed his emerging interest in wildlife art and opened Call Of The Wild, a gallery and framing business in Cross Plains in 1993. He was a life-long animal lover and enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was a proud member of the Cross Plains Lions Club and served as a transporter for the Lions Eye Bank. In his later years, Jim discovered a passion for rock collecting and created one-of-a-kind rock sculptures and rock gardens. He especially loved to design with a variety of rocks, succulents, native plants, and cacti. As his interest in rock collecting grew, he joined several mineral and gem clubs. Jim will be remembered by his family and friends as a quiet but dependable source of comfort, stability, and kindness, as well as good-natured jokes. He was a wonderful, supportive husband and father who will be deeply missed by many. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIERCATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018, with Father Thomas Kelley presiding. A burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at church from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018, and also on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass.  Memorial donations may be made to the St. Francis Xavier Endowment Fund, the Cross Plains Lions Club, or Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.