Service Details
A memorial celebration of James’s life will be held on Monday, March 14, 2022, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, Mount Pleasant. Visitation will be from 9:00am until the time of the memorial service.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family for a youth bowling scholarship to be setup in James’s name.
James M. Hedges, 78, passed away at Aurora Hospital in Kenosha on March 7, 2022. He was born in Pell City, Alabama, on May 7, 1943, son of the late James F. and Flora (Née: Wilks) Hedges.
James was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Ellen Barbara Musiel, on October 2, 1965, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Racine.
James and Ellen have owned Surfside Bowl for many years. James enjoyed golf, bowling, and race cars. He loved racing cars at Wilmot Speedway. James also liked to try his luck at the local casinos playing slots and Keno.
James leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of over 56 years, Ellen Hedges; sons, Brian (Debbie) Hedges, A.J. (Kris) Hedges; grandchildren, Kevin (Stephanie) Hedges, Courtney (Jeremy) Hedges, Tori (Brandon) Merles, Allie Hedges, Lea Hedges, Kennedy Hedges; great-grandchildren, Olivia Hedges, Liam Hedges; siblings, Wayne (Judy) Hedges, Shirley (John) Calvery, Brenda (Dale) Nelson, Linda (Kraut) Miletic, Joyce (Rick) Ade; brothers-in-law, Jim (Joan) Musiel, Bob (Marie) Musiel; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.
James is preceded in death by his parents, James F. and Flora Hedges.
A memorial celebration of James’s life will be held on Monday, March 14, 2022, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, Mount Pleasant. Visitation will be from 9:00am until the time of the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family for a youth bowling scholarship to be setup in James’s name.
David St Martin says
Ellen, AJ, and Brian, my sincerest condolences to your family. Jim will be missed by a ton of people and I will always have great memories. Great man!!!! Hugs from afar!!!
Don Jarvis Jr says
My condolences to family and friends. Knew Jim many years from Surfside. Great man enjoyed many laughs together. R.I.P Jim.
Bruce Boggs says
Sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. I started out as a fan of his during his racing career then I got to know him and Ellen when I watched AJ at night after the race’s towards the end of his racing career. He will be greatly missed by all. RIP Jimmy
Brian and Dinese Dam says
Jim was an amazing man. He was always a joy to talk to. A good friend to everyone. In April of 1994, Jim helped Brian and I set up our wedding at the bowling tournament in Waukesha at the Red Carpet Lanes. A time we never will forget. Jim will always be missed.
Rick Engels says
My condolences to the family and vast friends. I will miss you. We have been family friends since the early 70’s and you have been a friend, competitor in business, and boss to me. Respect, old friend. May your next race be a checkered flag at the gates of Heaven.
Linda, Paul & Jason Kosecki says
Deepest sympathy to your family! Jim will be greatly missed!
Sherry Croce says
My deepest condolences to you Ellen, Brian & A J, Jim will be deeply missed
Amy R. Freitag says
I’m sorry for your loss. Jim will be missed by me and others. I remember when he gave me my first pool ball for free because I used it every week for bowling on a couples league. I now use that ball for two leagues I bowl n have a average of 165. He will be missed by me and others always. Thank you. ❤
Charlene Myers says
Ellen and family, Sending Love and Prayers of comfort in your loss of Jim.
Dave Bordo says
My deepest sympathies to the Hedges family. Jim was a great guy and always treated everyone as a friend.
Nancy Schulz says
Ellen
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dave Horst says
Always enjoyed watching James race at Wilmot. Our deepest condolences to his family. From one three wheeler to.another, God bless. Dave Horst and family
Jan Merrick says
My condolences to Ellen and family. Knew Jim from the many years at Surf. Always had a smile on his face. Now he’s smiling down from Heaven
Ralph Arneson and Kathy Walden says
Our condolences to Ellen, A.J. and Brian and their families. Jim was a great friend and competitor on the lanes. We will miss him.
Steve & Ruth Zakowski says
Deepest sympathy to the family. Always had a good time with Jim and Ellen at Surfside. Sorry for your loss.
Steve and Ruth Zakowski, Tomahawk, WI
Keni says
I love you so much and miss you so much