Service Details
Private family services will be held, with entombment, at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
James Charles Benedict, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington, following a brave one-year battle with glioblastoma – brain cancer.
Jim was born in Racine, Wisconsin on August 15, 1947, to the late Charles Benedict and Irene (nee: Dvorak) Benedict. He was a graduate of St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1966” where he was a standout athlete. He went on to earn his degree from Dominican College.
His professional career spanned many years. He retired in 2010 from American Family Insurance after spending more than 20 years as an insurance agent in Racine. Since retiring, he spent half of his time here in Wisconsin at his home on Bohner’s Lake in Burlington, and the other half at his Fountain Hills, Arizona home.
Jim was an avid golfer. He lived on a golf course in Arizona where he enjoyed walking while searching for and collecting golf balls in his spare time. He also loved to work with his hands building many rec rooms and doing numerous remodeling projects over the years. Above all he loved spending time with his family.
Surviving are his children, Cory (Lynda) Joubert of Mount Pleasant, WI; Jaime (Zeek) Minic of Phoenix, AZ; & Jimmi (Jessica) Benedict of Mequon, WI; grandchildren, Kendra (fiancé, James Lee) & Carli Joubert; Adriana, Gianna & Luca Minic; Cadence & Jeremiah Benedict; great-granddaughter, Georgia Lee; brother, Charles (Diane) Benedict; special nieces, Teri (Bill) Bohn & Jodi (Blair) McNeil; loving friend, Kit Kilian; other relatives & friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
Private family services will be held, with entombment, at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Tony, Virginia, Nick and Karen Petrancosta says
It is with deep sadness that we offer our sincerest condolences for the loss of your dad and our great neighbor at the lake, Jim. He was without a doubt the best neighbor one could have. Pleasant and always willing to lend a hand with his great smile and sense of humor; we so enjoyed his company . It saddens us that our time together has been cut short. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Kate Pilarski says
Our condolences and prayers to Jim’s family and friends. Jim was a wonderful neighbor and friend who always had a smile. We will always remember the good memories we shared on Finch Lane in Racine. Rest in Peace Jim.
Randy and Becky Amos says
My friendship with Jim (known as Jimmy in the old neighborhood) started more than 70 years ago. In 1955 our families moved to Summit Avenue in Racine. Our homes were almost across the street from each other. Jim was 2 years older than me and became my Big Brother and protector from the neighborhood bullies. We both loved playing baseball and played baseball almost daily in Spring, Summer and Fall. In 1959 my family moved to Florida, but Jim and I found ways to stay in touch with each other. In the past 20 years our contact with each other increased. He spent a week with us at our home in Florida and we spent a week at at Jim’s lake house on more than one occasion. We both loved to play golf and our time together in the last several years always included a few rounds of golf. It was always a good time. Friends come a go. True friends are forever and Jim was a true friend. I loved him like a brother and will miss him.
George and sue Benedict says
Sorry to hear about the passing of my cousin Jim. RIP
George and sue Benedict says
So sorry to hear Jim passed rest in peace
Nancy Harmann says
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing worked with him in the 70’s at Jacobsen, Benedict family in my prayers 🙏
Bob&Barb Visek.Scott,Lee,Suzanne Visek(RIp you's 3),JeNelle Rank(Dennis)&Randy Jansen(Melissa) says
Our Deepest sympathies,Are with you’s.Very sad to hear of Jim’s passing.He truly will be missed.We’re praying for you’s..Sincerely,The Viseks.RIP cousin.
Linda Troestler says
You have my deepest sympathy 🙏🏼 I was shocked to hear Jim had passed away. I had known Jim since we were kids and then worked for him at his Racine office for years. Got a really great Christmas card from him. I will treasure it forever. No words to describe such a sad event.