James R.

Markgraf

James R. Markgraf, 84, Lake Mills, died on Monday, October 2, 2023, at the William S. Middleton Veteran Hospital in Madison.

He was born on May 31, 1939, in Norwood, WI, the son of the late Ralph and Christine (Guenther) Markgraf.

He was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School, class of 1959.

In 1961 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge in 1964.

James had been a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Lake Mills American Legion Post #67, the Jefferson County F&A.M. Lodge, the former Lake Mills JayCees, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and the Lake Mills Optimist Club.

Survivors include his son, Todd of West Bend; his daughter, Kristen King of Richland Hills, TX; five grandchildren, Gabe Markgraf, Libby Markgraf, Jacob King, Joseph King, Jonathan King; two great grandchildren, Jericho and Mia King; two brothers, Dennis Markgraf, Clifford Markgraf; two sisters, Jeanette (Edward) Meyer, Joan (Larry) Weber; other relatives and friends.

Also preceded in death by two brothers, William Markgraf and Larry Markgraf.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Mills.

Friends may call to pay their respects after 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church until the time of mass.

Burial with Military Graveside Rites will be in Rock Lake Cemetery.

If desired, memorials would be appreciated to the University of Wisconsin Organ Procurement Program.

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