Cheek, James Anthony Jr

b. 06/01/1954 

d. 04/05/2010 Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI

Cheek, James Anthony Jr  "Jim"

Age 55, of Waukesha went to be with the Lord on Mon April 5, 2010, at AngelsGrace Hospice (in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI).  Born June 1, 1954, in Milwaukee, to James Sr. and Elvira (Pelligrini) Cheek.

Visitation Sun Apr 11 from 2 to 4pm at First Assembly of God, 1314 S. Grand Ave, Waukesha, followed by a celebration of his life at 4pm

(Arrangements by Randle-Dable Funeral Home)

Jim was a graduate of Custer High School in Milwaukee, at which time he played baseball and achieved All-City status. While attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he played catcher on the baseball team, and was also on the football and swim teams. Jim was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for more than 32 years, and most recently worked at the Waukesha post office for many years. He also was a freelance photographer during Packers games for Reuters news service. Over the years, he continued his love of baseball by playing on four different baseball teams in Waukesha, as well as coaching. The most important things to him were his membership at First Assembly of God in Waukesha and being a devoted father.

Jim will be deeply missed by his son and best friend, Anthony James "Tony" Cheek of Waukesha, his sister, Barbara (Daniel) Johnson of Delafield; nephew, Michael (Kelly) Johnson; niece, Julie Johnson; and grandnephew, Ian Johnson. He is also survived by Jackie Sader and her parents, Mike Sader, Mike and Renee Hedtcke, Matt Hedtcke, Tim Hedtcke, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James A. Sr. and Elvira (nee Pellegrini) Cheek.

--part info from Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel,  Apr 2010--

(Cheek,  b. 06/01/1954)