James M. Mucklin peacefully passed away on 20 March 2025 of several chronic illnesses and associated complications in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. James was born in Racine, WI on 28 October 1941 and attended grade school at Sacred Heart and St. Rita's in Racine. He graduated from William Horlick High School in 1959, and after attending UW-Madison for two years, moved to California where he was employed as an Engineering Draftsman at McDonald Douglas until hisretirement.

He is survived by his wife, RoseMarie; son, Michael (Selina); grandchildren, Lucas and Jackson Mucklin; and siblings: Thomas J. Mucklin (Sharon), MichaelMucklin (Rosemarie), Mary Chamberlain, Patricia Dreckmann, and David Mucklin. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl J. and Lydia M. Mucklin.

A graveside ceremony for family members will be held at a later date.