Obituary for Jimmy Dean Wember
March 17, 1965 — May 18, 2024
Jimmy Dean Wember, 59, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Jimmy was born in Kenosha on March 17, 1965, to Ronald and Carol (née Edwards) Wember and attended Wm. Horlick High School.
He went to work at Hugasian Motors where he loved auto detailing and working on his Porsche. He was a Porsche enthusiast and belonged to the Porsche Club of America.
Later in life he worked at the Pugh Marina, where he became active in Racine’s sailing community. His love of detailing then extended to boats and he became known as “Jimmy Buffer” around the harbor.
He enjoyed the marine life, frequented the Harbor Lite Yacht Club, as well as the Chartroom and John’s Dock. He had two sailboats. One of his sailing highlights was being a part of a sailing crew that sailed down toward Panama delivering a boat.
Jimmy was fiercely independent and a nonstop worker who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a beloved son, brother and uncle who will be dearly missed.
Jimmy Dean Wember is survived by his mother, Carol Gretebeck and stepfather Todd Gretebeck in Racine; brothers, Henry (Vicki) Edwards in Milwaukee and Harold Edwards in Houston, Texas; sisters, Pam Bass in Houston, Texas, and Sandy (Nick) Cochran in Kenosha; special friend, Terry Dail; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald J. Wember.
Though his life was shortened by cancer, he made long lasting friendships and enjoyed spending time in relaxing conversation.
Services
Family and friends are invited to gather and share memories from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 23 at Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home.
Memorials to Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 have been suggested.
The family wishes to thank Rick Banulis, RN of Hospice Alliance for his concerned care.
Obituary and photo of Jimmy Dean Wember courtesy of Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home.
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