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OMAHA, NEB. - James Edward Amundsen Jr., 57, formerly of Racine, passed away in Omaha, Neb. on Friday, November 12, 2004. He was born in Racine on September 14, 1947, to James and Marion (nee: Thogersen) Amundsen Sr. and had resided in Racine for 21 years. He was a Teacher, who was employed in Council Bluffs, Iowa for 30 years, last working in late October. He was a very active member of Lord of Love Lutheran Church in Omaha, Neb. Survived by his sister, Kathy Amundsen and her partner, Henry Koepf; his niece, Jenny Amundsen; his aunt, Marjorie Thogersen; cousins, Barbara and Debbie Thogersen, Fred, Christy, and Emily Bach, John and Jim Laird, and Bob Petersen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Amundsen and James Amundsen Sr. Funeral services will take place at the Lord of Love Lutheran Church in Omaha, Neb. on Tuesday, November 16, 2004. Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery in Racine.
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Sheila Dermody (Gamble)
Jim became a life-long friend after we met in seventh grade at Mitchell Junior High in band (he was a true musician--I was there for the fun). He was a groomsman in our wedding, and we stayed in contact until his death. He was known as Uncle Jim to our children. Jim was loved by his elementary level students for his ability to provide them with the skills and information they needed to succeed as well as his endless humor and compassion. It's sad that someone so full of life lost his too early.