JAMES WALTER SOWINSKI RACINE – James (Jimmy) Walter Sowinski, 54, died peacefully at All Saints Medical Center on Friday, February 24, 2006, after a lengthy and courageous struggle with many complications from diabetes. He was born on April 1, 1951, to the late Walter and Elizabeth (nee: Brish) Sowinski. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School, The University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. For over 25 years, he was a math teacher at Case High School. In many ways, the Case High School staff and students were his second family. Jimmy was a dedicated Badger football fan and greatly enjoyed attending games. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his ability to meet the challenges of his disease. Jimmy is survived by his sister, Diane (Jim) Lueke of Glenbeulah, WI; two nieces, Valerie (Craig) Kaiser of Howards Grove, WI and Sarah (Christopher Rosen) Lueke of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; two grand nieces, Haleigh Kaiser and Caitlyn Kaiser, other relatives and many friends. Private services were held at Holy Cross Cemetary in Racine and an informal gathering was held to celebrate Jimmy's life. His family would like to extend a special thank you to all Jimmy's friends who faithfully supported him through his illness, especially Pete Clouthier, Paul Eberly, Jim Hamilton, Frank Skvarca and Bill Wilms. Contributions to The Jim Sowinski Scholarship Fund at Case High School can be made in Jimmy's memory. Condolences to the family can be e-mailed to Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home – draeger-langendorf.com.