James Wachsnicht

February 7, 1929 – February 18, 2013

James “Jim” Wachsnicht, 84, of Albany, passed away Monday. He was born in Clay Center, KS, the son of Herman and Hytha (Simnitt) Wachsnicht.Jim married Jordis “Judy” Person in 1949. That marriage ended. He married Jean Lander November 28, 1958 in Tacoma, WA. She died May 17, 2007.Jim was a member of the Elk’s Lodge in Auburn, WA. He worked as a mechanic in the aviation industry and retired in 1993, moving to Albany a short time after. He enjoyed living in the home that he and Jean designed and built that had flower gardens and a unique 180 degree view of the area.Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Wachsnicht; parents, Herman and Hytha Wachsnicht and a brother, Dale Wachsnicht. Survivors include his children, Colleen Barrigar, Lebanon, Janis Hilt, Buckley, WA, John Wachsnicht, Yakima, WA, James Wachsnicht, Kent, WA, Lona Wilson, Coos Bay; Donald Shoemaker, Westfield, MA; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a brother, Lyle Wachsnicht, Albany; sisters, Juanita Sossie, Salem and Phyllis Bennett, Albany. Memorial contributions are suggested to FISH of Albany in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 SW Washington Street, Albany, OR 97321.

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