Service Details
In accordance with his wishes, private services will be held.
Racine – James John Dresen Jr., age 63, passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
James was born in Racine on September 24, 1958 to the late James J. Dresen Sr. and Bernita (nee: Brandies) Dresen. He faithfully served our country with the United States Marine Corps. James worked his entire career as a truck driver. Among his interests, James enjoyed having Sunday brunches at the Castlewood restaurant. James also enjoyed skydiving, telling jokes and telling his children and grandchildren stories of all kinds.
Surviving are his children, Bonita Salinas (nee: Dresen), Jacob Dresen and Joshua Dresen; grandchildren, Kali Dresen, Madisin Coey, Ethan Salinas, Brooklin Coey, Tylor Dresen, Kaitlynn Dresen, Zoey Dresen and Jace Dresen; brother, Robin Dresen; great-grandson Ryder Cataldo; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his daughter Linda Dresen, great- grandson Sawyer Cataldo and his brothers, William Dresen and Richard Dresen.
In accordance with his wishes, private services will be held.
Kelli Paulich says
Bonita & Kali, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Val says
Bonita , I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad .Hopefully one day you will find
comfort and peace along with
wonderful memories 💖
Margaret Arneson (nee: Dresen) says
Rest in peace, Jay. Take care of Linda and Sawyer.
jackie dresen(Thornton) says
So sorry for you loss sweetie my prayer are with you and your family . R.I.P Jay.
Castlewood Staff says
We are saddened for the passing of our dear customer. We will miss seeing him walk through our door every Sunday and weekdays. Our sincere condolences to direct family and relatives of James. He will be missed.
Euphemia Dresen-Coey (Madisin Coey) says
Spending Sundays with grandpa was the highlight of my week for the past 11 years and now that he is gone, Sundays feel so empty. I still hear his voice in my head when I do certain things and I know how much he wanted to take me for my first drink when I turn 21. I plan to honor you that day Grandpa. I wish you could be here still, but I am happy that you are no longer suffering. I know that wherever you are you are with mom and you are getting to know Sawyer. I miss you Grandpa, I always will. I love you.
Valeria Minnick says
I am sorry for your family’s loss.
Brooklin coey. says
I love you grandpa <3 , I miss you very much I wish I really got to say goodbye I wish I could have said so much and I wish that we had time to talk over things I know the past 2 years you didn’t like me very much but just know I always loved you and always will I cried seeing you the night you died I’m so sorry I didn’t come sooner to say my final goodbyes I held your hand and I hope you felt it your forever in my heart take care of my mom and all my loved ones in heaven I hope you lived a happy life and I’m so proud of you 🥺