Obituary for James K. Moe
April 21, 1931 — June 13, 2024
James K. Moe, 93, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Clement Zablocki VA Medical Center. He was born in Racine, April 21, 1931, the son of the late Irving and Rosemary (née Logic) Moe Sr.
Jim was a graduate of St. Catherine’s High School, “Class of 1949.” He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, during the Korean War. He attended UW-Platteville and graduated from UW-Madison. On June 27, 1953, Jim was united in marriage to Clarita “Kita” May.
With a strong work ethic, Jim was the President of Enterprise Companies, he also was employed at Montgomery Ward for 10 years, was a consultant in the construction business, and taught marketing and advertising at Gateway Technical College. He served as the Vice President of Jellystone Campgrounds for two years.
He was a long-time active member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church including being a parish council president, and with his wife Kita was instrumental in starting a Catholic LGBTQ group. He was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Racine Kiwanis Club and Toast Masters. In his retirement, he was a volunteer with SCORE.
James K. Moe was loved dearly and will be sadly missed by his wife of 71 years, Kita; children, Ree (Tim) Millard, Maggie (Tom) McGinnity, Mike (Angie) Moe, Karen (John) Moe Stephens; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marie Moe; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Irving Jr. (Ruth) Moe, John (Margaret) Moe, Don Moe, Richard (Ellie) Moe and Carol (Moe) and John Dvorsky.
Services
A memorial service celebrating James K. Moe’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Clement Manor, 3939 S. 92nd St., Milwaukee, in the chapel, with Rev. Patrick Gawrylewski officiating. Relatives and friends are welcome to meet for visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Private interment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mineral Point, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Catherine’s High School, 1200 Park Ave., Racine, WI 53403.
The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers and staff at Clement Manor where he resided as well as the VA Medical Center staff who were so caring and attentive at the end of his life.
“When through one man a little love and goodness, a little more light and truth come into the world — then that man’s life has had meaning.”
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Obituary and photo of James K. Moe courtesy of Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home.
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