James (Jim) Joseph Brueggeman – KA9EGM (SK)
May 29, 2025
| 12:23 PM
James (Jim) Joseph Brueggeman,
age 89, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1935,
in Marion County, Illinois, to the late Anthony William Brueggeman
and Helen Cecelia Brueggeman.
In addition
to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna June Brueggeman; his brothers, Norbert Brueggeman
and Larry Brueggeman; and his sisters, Francis Brueggeman, Rita Brueggeman,
Anita Brueggeman, and Rosemary Brueggeman.
Jim was a
devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was raised on a dairy farm near
Professionally,
Jim was a talented and respected craftsman who spent much of his career at St.
Mary’s Hospital. There, he played a key role in numerous remodeling projects
and was especially known for his precision and artistry in custom cabinetry.
Jim had a
lifelong passion for radio communication. His interest in CB radios began at an
early age and deepened throughout his youth, eventually leading him to earn his
ham radio license. Known by his call sign KA9EGM, Jim became a well-known and
respected figure in the local ham radio community. He operated various radio
systems and proudly maintained multiple radio towers at his home. This passion
brought him not only great personal satisfaction but also a strong network of
enduring friendships
Jim is
survived by his two sons, Anthony Wayne Brueggeman
(Pamela) and Jamie Lawrence Brueggeman (Stacy); and
by his grandchildren, Nathan Joseph Brueggeman,
Zachary Thomas Brueggeman, and Maximus
Alexander Brueggeman.
Jim will be
remembered for his integrity, quiet dedication, and his remarkable sense of
contentment under all circumstances. He held a deep love for his family,
friends, and lifelong interests. His legacy endures through the many lives he
touched and the lasting memories he leaves behind.
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