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.