James C. 'J.C' Weger

MADISON-James C. "J. C." Weger, age 74, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010, after a long illness, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on Nov. 14, 1935, in Madison, the son of Joseph and Thora (Mork) Weger. He attended Madison East High School. Jim enlisted in the U. S. Army at age 17 and served from 1953 until 1955, in Germany during the Korean War. He married Clara E. Hunt in 1960. Together they raised four sons. Jim was employed by Sullivan Bros. acoustical ceiling company for 40 years, retiring as a superintendent. He also owned and operated a resort in Phillips, Wegers Northwoods, formerly the Big Elk Resort. Jim met Judy Smith on Oct. 14, 1981 and they were married on May 12, 1989. He and Judy enjoyed traveling to many places throughout the country, and especially spending time with family and friends at the resort. Jim also enjoyed snowmobiling, raising horses, fishing, hunting, loved music, dancing, going to casinos, jogging and mall walking. He was a very active, social man, who loved life. Jim is survived by his wife, Judy; four sons, Jeff (Andi) Simmons, Todd (Heather McGuire) Weger, Timothy E. Weger, and James David Weger Sr.; stepchildren, Sherri Smith and Richard Smith; grandchildren, Kirsten (Dave), Forrest, Kenneth, Christopher, Alexander, Renee, David, Nikki, Justin, James Jr., Amanda, Hannah, Jesse and A.J.; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Phyllis (Richard) Nelson, Lorraine (Rodney) Helmke, and Marion "Mert" (Weger) Kicmol; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Leila Lucarelli Weger; a grandson, Tony Sparks; two uncles, James Edward "Eddie" Mork and Otto Mork; a cousin, Chris Mork; and special friends. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, with the Rev. Bernt Tweit presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Burial will be at Bristol Lutheran Sweet Cemetery, Bristol on Thursday, at 2 p.m. A procession will depart from Gunderson East Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or American Cancer Society. A special thank you to all of Jims family and friends that provided care and support during his illness. Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or American Cancer Society. Cemetery: Burial will be at Bristol Lutheran Sweet Cemetery, Bristol on Thursday, at 2 p.m. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, with the Rev. Bernt Tweit presiding.