MADISON - James Charles “Jim” Deneen, age 79, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on June 18, 1943, in Madison, Wis., the son of James and Bernice (Uptgraw) Deneen.

Jim graduated from Madison Central High School in 1961. He married Elizabeth Ann Zimmer on Oct. 4, 1969, in Madison. Jim worked as a mechanic for the Wisconsin State Patrol for many years before his retirement.

Jim had a passion for model cars and was a proud mechanic. He was a member of the Model A Car Club. He had made many lifelong friends over the years from the Model A Club and enjoyed the time spent tinkering or fixing things with them, especially carburetors. Jim also enjoyed going to car swap meets and shows.

Jim is survived by his sisters, Janice Deneen and Sandra Gillis; niece, Amy Gillis and her son, Justin; nephew, Brad Gillis; cousins, Sharon Deneen, Lynne Deneen, Ron Gillette and Mary Gillette Blonigen; sister-in-law, Lillian Zimmer; brothers-in-law, John Sherman and John Ward; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth; brother-in-law, Francis Zimmer; and sisters-in-law, Jeanette Sherman and Norma Ward.

Memorials may be gifted in Jim’s name to St. Bernard Catholic Church in Madison. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

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(608) 221-5420

James Deneen

June 18, 1943 - June 28, 2022

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