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James Albert “Jim” Kuchenski

Birth	:	17 Mar 1930 Eureka, Lincoln County, Montana, USA
Death	:	16 Oct 2012 Eureka, Lincoln County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Tobacco Valley Cemetery, Eureka, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.9052600, -115.1003850
Description	:	James "Jim" Albert Kuchenski, 82, of Eureka, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Eureka. He was born March 17, 1930, to Felix and Zoa Kuchenski. He grew up on a silver fox farm at Big Creek until 1947, when his father passed away and they moved to Eureka. He attended elementary school in old Rexford and graduated from Lincoln County High school in 1948 where he played football and basketball, and worked for the railroad. In 1949 he went to Spokane to telegraph school, and in 1951 enlisted in the Air Force. Jim was in the Air... Read More	James "Jim" Albert Kuchenski, 82, of Eureka, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Eureka. He was born March 17, 1930, to Felix and Zoa Kuchenski. He grew up on a silver fox farm at Big Creek until 1947, when his father passed away and they moved to Eureka. He attended elementary school in old Rexford and graduated from Lincoln County High school in 1948 where he played football and basketball, and worked for the railroad. In 1949 he went to Spokane to telegraph school, and in 1951 enlisted in the Air Force. Jim was in the Air Force for four years. He started out in Texas, then went to Maryland and Wyoming for teletype school and was shipped to Germany for the remaining three years of his service. When he returned home to Eureka, he worked in the logging industry. Jim met his wife, June Olson, at the Whitefish Hospital after sustaining a crushed hand that he had endured while working at the Osler Mill. One time in true "Big"/"Uncle" Jim humor, and in the most loving sense, he was quoted as saying, "June caught me after 30 years when I couldn't defend myself." They were married Feb. 13, 1960, and he stayed happily caught for 52 years. They raised three children, Vincent, Victor and Katie Sue. Jim then went to work for the Eureka Creamery, and later worked for Kalispell Equity (Dairy Gold) delivering milk, from Olney to Eureka and old Rexford for 35 years, retiring from the company in 1995. Jim went on to work for the Forest Service under the Senior Program, where he took care of 16 campgrounds in the Murphy Lake Forest District for seven years. Jim's leadership and involvement in the community started while he was still in high school. He was the freshman and senior class president and the advertising manager for the yearbook staff. He was a devout Christian, an active member and leader in the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was extensively involved in the VFW post and was the commander of the VFW Post 6786 for 16 years. He then became the District 1 commander of 16 posts for a one-year term. He continued his VFW service as a trustee and chaplain for many years. Jim was also involved in the founding of "Hands Across the Border" with our veterans to the north. In the summer Jim volunteered at the Historical Village, where he manned the Old Fewkes store, gave tours and told stories in the old schoolhouse to countless field trips. The elementary kids in Eureka, especially his grandkids, as well as many VFW friends, will dearly miss Jim dressing up as "The World's Tallest, Most Jolly, Lovable Leprechaun" on his birthday every year. There was no better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with the "Big Green Leprechaun," eating corned beef and cabbage at the VFW. He was a hardworking man, but he enjoyed time off to have fun as well. As a young family there were many picnics at various creeks, his sister's house at the Purdy farm, and in his own yard surrounded by his huge vegetable garden and beautiful flower beds. Ultimately, his favorite place was at the cabin on Glen Lake that Jim, June and their family have taken care of for more than 30 years. He enjoyed horseshoes, cribbage and pinochle, but most of all he enjoyed fishing with his grandkids and being surrounded by his family. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Felix Vincent Kuchenski; and mother, Zoa Copp Kuchenski. He is survived by his wife, June Olson Kuchenski; and sons, Vincent and grandson Alexander; Victor, wife Maggie, and children Shanna and Logan; and daughter Katie, husband James Brown, and grandchildren Felecia, Hunter and Tanner; by his sisters, Geraldine "Jerry" St. Peter, of Chandler, Ariz., and Marie Purdy of Eureka. Jim also has many great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and many relatives, along with countless customers, friends and acquaintances that too will fondly miss this pillar in the community who had such a big heart, great sense of humor and a loving charismatic nature. Public viewing will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at the Catholic church. The rosary will follow. Church services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Catholic church. A military service will follow at the Eureka Cemetery, followed by a reception at the church and a 6 p.m. gathering to be held at the VFW Post 6786.

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James Albert “Jim” Kuchenski's memorial is located at: Tobacco Valley Cemetery, Eureka, Lincoln County, USA.
When did James Albert “Jim” Kuchenski death?
James Albert “Jim” Kuchenski death on 16 Oct 2012 in Eureka, Lincoln County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 48.9052600
Longitude: -115.1003850

Family Members:

Parent

Felix Vincent Kuchenski

(1896 - 1947)

Zoa Geraldine Copp Kuchenski

(1907 - 1974)

Siblings

Marie Claire Kuchenski Purdy

(1931 - 2021)

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