Donald James "Jim" Sebree

Donald James "Jim" Sebree

April 02, 1948 - September 21, 2022

Obituary

CROSS PLAINS - Donald J. “Jim” Sebree, age 74, of Cross Plains, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. He was born on April 2, 1948, in Indianapolis, Ind., the son of Donald and Lois (Stonebreaker) Sebree.


Jim moved to Wisconsin to pursue his education at UW-Madison. He was united in marriage to Linda Diederich on September 27, 1980 in Madison.


Jim worked as a purchasing agent at several area companies, enjoyed woodworking, cooking, reading and golfing.


Jim is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Erica Sebree and Lisa (Nick) Williams; grandchildren, Mason and Harper Williams; sister, Lois Ann (Chris) Johnson; and two nieces.  He was preceded in death by parents, Donald and Lois.


A funeral service will be held at ST. MARTIN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2427 Church St., Cross Plains, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, with Pastor Maggie Andersen Peterson presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON CROSS PLAINS FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2421 Church St., Cross Plains, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, and also at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday.


In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Jim’s name to the Doug Miller Fund, Attention: Lung Transplant, UW Health Transplant, 600 Highland Ave. H4/372, Madison, WI 53792-5710.


A special thank you to the donor’s family for giving Jim’s family more time with him. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Cross Plains

Funeral & Cremation Care

2421 Church Street

(608) 798-3141

Events

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Visitation
Sat Oct 1, 2022 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Cross Plains Funeral & Cremation Care • 2421 Church St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Visitation
Sun Oct 2, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
St. Martin's Lutheran Church • 2427 Church Street, Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Funeral Service
Sun Oct 2, 2022 @ 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
St. Martin's Lutheran Church • 2427 Church Street, Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Luncheon After Service
Sun Oct 2, 2022 @ 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM CDT
St. Martin's Lutheran Church • 2427 Church Street, Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Sending love, Angela, Waj, Asiya & Amin
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We are heartbroken by the loss of sweet, funny, honest, and gentlemanly Jim. It was a gift to know him. Linda, Erica & Lisa-you are in our thoughts.
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Anonymous
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Anonymous
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With much love to all Sebrees and their families as we celebrate the life of wonderful Uncle Jim and share our gratitude for knowing him.
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Love, Lois Ann, Chris, Abby and family.
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Dearest Jim, You will be forever in our hearts, with memories of your laughter, playful spirit and deep love for your family.
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Ruth Kerl
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Linda, I am so sorry about Jim! My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family! Ruth Kerl
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Steve Greguske
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Jim is remembered as a great college friend--happy, optimistic and considerate. He made campus life better first in the Ogg Hall dorm and then in our Mifflin Street house. Rest in peace, Jim. Sincere condolences to his family. Steve Greguske

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