Service Details
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019, 4:00pm until 7:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, Mount Pleasant. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019, 10:00am, at Grace Lutheran Church, 2006 60th Street, with Rev. Jonathan Barker officiating. Visitation on Saturday will be held at the church from 9:00am until the time of the service.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to Grace Lutheran Church or St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.
Kenosha – James John Brichacek, Jr., 67, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, May 20, 2019. He was born in Cleveland, OH, on December 20, 1951, son of the late James and Rose Mary (Née: Baatz) Brichacek, Sr. He was united in marriage to the former Nancy Buehrens on June 16, 1984, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kenosha.
Jim was a faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church in Kenosha and St. Matthew’s Episcopal church in Kenosha. He was a founding member of the Grace Welcome Center. Jim enjoyed bible study as well as singing in the choir. He graduated from Diakonia (seminary for lay people) through the ELCA. He studied with the monks at St. Benedict’s Abbey in Antioch, IL. He graduated from UW-Parkside and UW-Milwaukee. He was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. He achieved Certification in Hospice Nursing and Home Health Nursing. He worked as an RN at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, Hospice Alliance in Kenosha, and Aurora Healthcare in Kenosha. Jim also had a passion for art since he was a young man and loved painting and drawing.
Jim leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Nancy Brichacek of Kenosha; sisters, Jacqueline Brichacek, and Mary (Jerry McDonald) Reed, both of Norwalk, OH.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019, 4:00pm until 7:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, Mount Pleasant. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019, 10:00am, at Grace Lutheran Church, 2006 60th Street, with Rev. Jonathan Barker officiating. Visitation on Saturday will be held at the church from 9:00am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to Grace Lutheran Church or St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.
Greg McDonald - Norwalk, Ohio says
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our old neighborhood gets smaller with each passing year. Sympathy to Jim’s family.
Sandra Morales says
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the promise in 1THESSALONIANS 4:14 comfort you and your family.
Kim Amason says
Nancy,
I’m sorry I could not make it to Jim’s funeral but know you are in my heart and prayers now and in the days following. May God smother you with all his love, care, strength, in this sad time. I am sorry for your loss, but with time and courage you will sail through these rough days.
J. Flowers says
Dear family and friends, I’m very sorry for your loss. Those who have lost loved ones in death are comforted beyond measure by the bible-based hope of the resurrection at John 5:28, 29. I hope this scripture brings you comfort.