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H. J. "Jim" Draeger, 76, Oconto, died Sunday July 8, 2001 at his home. Jim was
born February 16, 1925 in Oconto to the late William and Inez (Toole) Draeger.
He married Margaret Eckes in February of 1948. She preceded him in death on
October 2, 1990. Jim sold insurance for Metropolitan for a number of years.
During the same years he also managed the Oconto Milling Co. until his
retirement. Jim golfed and bowled most of his life. Jim served in US Marines
from 1946 to 1948. Jim was a member of the American Legion, Oconto Golf Club,
and Oconto Bowling Association.
Jim is survived by four daughters Christine (Michael) Hoppe, Oconto; Sandra
Larsen, Green Bay; Linda Draeger, Madison; Patricia Marcus, Chicago, IL; one
son, Peter Draeger, Kansas City, MO; one brother, Melvin "Chopper" (Rosemary)
Draeger, Oconto; eleven grandchildren Eric, Sara, Megan, Amy, Michele, Andrew,
Amanda, Aaron, Benjamin, Henry, Casey, and three great-grandchildren. Jim was
preceded in death by a sister, Lois Melody Fulton, and one great granddaughter.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home,
Oconto, from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday July 12. Funeral services will be conducted
Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Beck officiating and
burial at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been
established.
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