BLUE MOUNDS - James “Jim” Lautzenhiser, age 75, of Blue Mounds, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. He was born on Nov. 7, 1947, in Madison, the son of Willis and Isabelle (Slauson) Lautzenhiser.

Jim graduated from Madison East High School in 1965. After high school, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. After college, Jim worked as a quality control analyst for Rayovac of Madison, Wis. After several years in Madison, he was transferred to Rayovac’s new plant in Combined Locks, Wis. He had many opportunities to work with clients from Japan and to travel there as well. After Jim’s retirement from Rayovac, he started working for a company called Lead Safe doing lead abatement.

When his father passed, Jim moved back to Madison to help care for his mother. When she passed, he took a job in quality control at Dairy Foods USA in Blue Mounds, where he remained until his retirement.

Jim’s interests were gems and minerals, stamp collecting which he started at a young age and continued throughout his life. He also enjoyed his salt and freshwater aquariums. Jim loved his family and friends, lunches with his sisters and family gatherings.

Jim is survived by his sisters, Cathy (Tom) Janquart and Donna (Mike) Leckwee; nephews, Russell (Jenny) Lautzenhiser and their children, Mara, Anna and Edward, Eric Janquart, Andy Janquart, Derek Leckwee and his sons, Cooper and Easton, David (Tracy) Peth and their children, Rhyan and Paige; nieces, Sarah Lautzenhiser and Ashley (Jason Seel) Leckwee and their children, Kennedi and Caden, Nikki Peth and her children Blade, Gage and Katelyn. He was preceded in death by his brother, Don (Katie) Lautzenhiser; and his parents.

We will forever miss you.

Per Jim’s wishes no services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jim’s name to the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Cards for the family may be sent c/o Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716.

Jim’s family wishes to thank all his physicians and clinical staff at UW Hospital and clinics for their exceptional care and compassion. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

James "Jim" Lautzenhiser

November 07, 1947 - September 13, 2023

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