Mr. James R. Dunk, 83, died at WFH- All Saints while under hospice care on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
He was born in Racine on February 7, 1927 to the late Daniel and Christine (nee: Pesch) Dunk.
Mr. Dunk served his nation with the U.S. Army in the European Theater during WWII. After the war he received his bachelors and masters degrees from U.W. Madison. He worked as an educator for various schools however he served over 30 years at Hartford Union High School, retiring as chair of the English department.
He is survived by his sister, Judith (Robert) Tinnen; brother, Gene (Judy) Dunk both of Florida; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who loved James very much. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by brothers, Lee (Jean) Dunk, Tom Dunk; sister, Janis (William) Mousseau; sister-in-law, Joanne Larson and nephew Kevin Dunk.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. for the celebration of his life and funeral service. There will a visitation in the funeral home from 10-11 a.m. His burial with full military honors will follow the service at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to either Hospice Alliance or to a local food pantry of your choice.
Mr. Dunk’s family wishes to thank WFH – All Saints and Hospice Alliance for the wonderful care that he received during his illness. They also wish to thank his nephew, Bill Mousseau for his dedication to Jim.
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