James "Jim" H. Prey Jr

James “Jim” H. Prey, Jr., 70, of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2026, while traveling with his wife to their home in Florida.

Jim was born on September 20, 1956, in Menasha, Wisconsin, the son of the late James and Luisa (Casati) Prey, Sr. He grew up in the Madison area and was a proud graduate of La Follette High School. Jim married the love of his life, Jacqueline “Jackie” Selin, in 1983 and shared more than 43 years of marriage together. Jim enjoyed a successful career spanning more than 30 years as a sales executive with Wolter, Inc. (formerly Wisconsin Lift Truck) in Brookfield, where he earned numerous accolades and recognition for his professional achievements.

Jim was larger than life, with a presence that was impossible to miss. A familiar face around Lake Mills, he seemed to know everyone, and just about everyone had a story about Jim. He leaves behind countless memories, stories, and friendships that will be cherished by those who knew him. Jim was deeply devoted to his family. He took great pride in coaching his two sons in sports throughout their childhood, cherished time spent with his grandchildren, and loved spending summer days out on the water on Rock Lake with family and friends. Jim had a lifelong passion for American muscle cars and especially enjoyed "the hunt" for his next great find. He was an avid reader and history enthusiast, with a particular fascination for the Civil War and World War II.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Jackie, of Lake Mills; his two sons, Justin (Jamie) of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, and James III (Kailani) of Redwood City, California; his four grandchildren, Benjamin, Eva, Ariella, and Eidra; his sisters, Joan Canto and Laura (Brad Lovell) Prey; his brother, Mark (Denise) Prey; and many other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine Street, Lake Mills. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sarcoma Foundation of America (www.curesarcoma.org), a cause deeply meaningful to Jim and his family through their personal experience with sarcoma and their hope for continued advances in cancer research and treatment. 

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