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James P. Voelzke, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Jim was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin to George and Frances Voelzke. Jim and his brother George “Joe” Voelzke grew up in Merton, WI, where his parents ran V’s Tasty Town restaurant. He had a lot of freedom growing up and enjoyed spending time at the neighbor’s Farm and causing a ruckus in his mom’s rhubarb patch. Jim attended Spencerian College in Milwaukee, WI …

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Jim always went along with my antics. Normally we would enter an establishment with my wearing a classic Derby hat. Som…
Jim always went along with my antics. Normally we would enter an establishment with my wearing a cl…
Jim always went along with my antics. Normally we would enter an…
So sorry for this loss to all of us that benefited from knowing Jim. I  can't really say that he led me astray!! But I …
So sorry for this loss to all of us that benefited from knowing Jim. I  can't really say that he le…
So sorry for this loss to all of us that benefited from knowing …
To say that Jim was like family is an understatement.  Jim was a lifelong friend of my father.  Lynda and Gayle then be…
To say that Jim was like family is an understatement.  Jim was a lifelong friend of my father.  Lyn…
To say that Jim was like family is an understatement.  Jim was a…

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Jim was a regular donor to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission in Bridgeport, CT. He also …
Jim was a regular donor to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission in Bridgeport, CT. He also supported …
Jim was a regular donor to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission in Bridgeport, CT. He also supported animal shelters like http…

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1948
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Passed away

May 23rd, 2023
Newtown, CT

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James "Jim" Voelzke