Service Details
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue
- Visitation: 5pm-7pm
Thursday, July 19, 2018
St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue
- Visitation: 9:30am – 10:15am
- Funeral Mass: 10:30am
- Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia
Racine – James Allan Urban, 66, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born in Racine on February 22, 1952, son of the late Harvey and Geraldine “Gerry” (nee: Krencisz) Urban. After completing high school he served in the US Army and was honorably discharged after several years. He then went on to work for the US Postal Service for the next 33 years.
Jim was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church where he often helped with Friday Fish Fry’s and at the annual church festival. He liked to watch Brewer and Packer games on TV, but every weekend was reserved for auto racing. Jim took a yearly trip to Indianapolis to watch the Indy 500 with his brother Mickey and other family members. It was no surprise that his love of racing came with a love of cars that he would regularly perform mechanic work on. Jim enjoyed spending Thursday nights at the Eagles Nest; and daily phone calls with family and friends.
Jim is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Elizabeth Urban; sisters, Mary (Daniel) Clemente, and Jeri Lynn Urban; niece and nephews, Carrie (Donald) Selusnik, David (Angela) Gramza, and Mark Urban; his former wife, Janet Urban; as well as other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his brother Michael “Mickey” Urban.
Funeral services will be held at St. Lucy Catholic Church (3101 Drexel Avenue) on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 10:30am with Rev. Javier Guativa officiating. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia. Visitation will take place in the church on Wednesday evening from 5pm-7pm; and then on Thursday morning from 9:30am – 10:15am. Online guestbook at www.draeger-langendorf.com. Living memorials to St. Lucy’s Church in Jim’s honor have been suggested.
Kevin Grice & Gerard Bertolino says
We remember Jim fondly. He was a good friend to my late father Grady and was a wiz at making his famous Brandy Old Fashions. I know that now he will be driving some of those fast indie cars instead of just watching the action. Our thoughts and prayers to Justin and Elizabeth and the rest of the Urban family.
Karen Willis says
So sorry for the loss of your Loved one, Jim. May he rest in peace and God bless you in your most difficult time.
Kitty Carls (Heusdens) says
JIm will be surely missed. He was a good guy…He went to Park High with me…
Nancy & Rod Roscizewski says
Jim was a wonderful and loving friend. We will always remember him and all the fun times we had together growing up. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts and prayers are with Mary and Danny, Carrie and David and all his relatives. He is at peace now and will be watching over us all. Love, Nancy & Rod.
Sandra M Krencisz says
God rest his soul