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ESCANABA -- James "Jim" Walter Wicklund, 59, passed away on August 19, 2024 at his home.
Jim was born on August 8, 1964 in Escanaba, son of Walter and Marcella (Martin) Wicklund, and was a lifelong resident of Hyde. He attended Escanaba High School and graduated in 1982.
He began to work on the Pelligrini Farms when he was younger. After high school, he joined Seymour Construction as a laborer. He then attended Bay College's Trade School studying auto mechanics.
When he was young, Jim enjoyed helping out on his grandpa's farm with his cousin, Bob. Listening to Christian radio while working on cars, hunting, fishing, gardening and bird watching were some of Jim's favorite things to do. He especially enjoyed watching the eagles that nested on his property. Jim was quite the dancer and was known for his kind and forgiving heart, he will be missed dearly by his family.
James is survived by his sisters, Dianne (Paul) Patterson of Green Bay, Wis. and Sharon Boesl of Savannah, Georgia; four great-nieces and five great-nephews; and aunts, Joyce Frisque, Edith Kiernan, Linda Smiltneck, and Dorothy Schmidt.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, August 29 at 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Church with Rev. Fran DeGroot officiating. A meal will follow in the church hall.
Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery.
A message of condolence can be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Wicklund family.