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James “Jim” Palecek

Birth	:	16 Sep 1925 Winner, Tripp County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	28 May 2012 Winner, Tripp County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Winner City Cemetery, Winner, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3850000, -99.8510000
Description	:	James Palecek was born September 16, 1925 in Winner, SD to Frank and Agnes (Usak) Palecek and passed away on May 28, 2012 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. Jim grew up and attended school in Winner, SD. He enlisted in the United States Navy on October 13, 1942. He was honorably discharged November 18, 1945. During his life, he worked for Nesbitt Bottling Company, the Tripp County Highway Department, and for the State Highway Department. He retired in 1987 from the State Highway Department after 33 years. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion,... Read More	James Palecek was born September 16, 1925 in Winner, SD to Frank and Agnes (Usak) Palecek and passed away on May 28, 2012 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. Jim grew up and attended school in Winner, SD. He enlisted in the United States Navy on October 13, 1942. He was honorably discharged November 18, 1945. During his life, he worked for Nesbitt Bottling Company, the Tripp County Highway Department, and for the State Highway Department. He retired in 1987 from the State Highway Department after 33 years. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, and the First Christian Church. Jim loved playing baseball for the Winner town team and the Navy baseball team. Jim was the catcher and always said he loved this position as you are in on every play. He remained an avid baseball and sports fan his whole life. He also loved to fish, hunt, dance, garden, take care of his yard, paint, and refinish many pieces of wooden furniture. With the exception of his time in the service, Jim lived his entire life on the same block in Winner. On January 17, 1948, he was united in marriage to Lorraine Ellwanger and to this union, five children were born. Jim is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lorraine, four sons, Jerry (Diane), of Gladstone, MO, Rick (Peggy), Monte (Maureen), of Philip, SD, Lance (Kristi), of Yankton, and daughter, Chandra (Jim) Day of Winner. Thirteen grandchildren: Ryan and Whitney Palecek, John, Dan (Tracy) Palecek, Anne (Alex) Chmura, Nick (Dusti) Palecek, Laura (Jeremy) Whittington, Deanna (Trevor) Krugman, Blake and Cassie Day, Alex, Makayla, and Trevan Palecek and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Agnes Palecek, brothers Albert (Marie), Frank (Elsie), Milosh (Isabelle), and one sister Molly (Earl) Knowlton.

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James “Jim” Palecek's memorial is located at: Winner City Cemetery, Winner, Tripp County, USA.
When did James “Jim” Palecek death?
James “Jim” Palecek death on 28 May 2012 in Winner, Tripp County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.3850000
Longitude: -99.8510000

Family Members:

Parent

Frank Palecek

(1925 - 2012)

Agnes M Palecek

(1886 - 1945)

Spouse

Alice Lorraine “Lorraine” Ellwanger Palecek

(1928 - 2016)

Siblings

Albert Palecek

(1907 - 1985)

Milosh Joseph Palecek

(1911 - 1981)

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19. Jerusalem Cemetery
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20. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0656400, -99.9211800

23. Red Hill Cemetery
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