Obituary: James H. Laing, age 83

by Jim Dittmann
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James H. Laing, age 83, of Reeseville, died on Monday, September 3, 2018, at Aurora Summit Hospital in Summit.

The visitation will be at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville on Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The funeral service will follow at the funeral home on Saturday at 12:00 noon with Pastor Rick Lang officiating. Burial will be at Reeseville Cemetery.

James Harold Laing was born on January 3, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Franklin H. and Lucenee B. (McNutt) Laing. On September 28, 1985 James was united in marriage with Edna A. Hornick in West Bend. James worked in quality control for Chrysler Outboard Motors in Hartford for many years but his true passion was photography. He owned and operated a photography studio and after his retirement he enjoyed wood working and repairing antique furniture. James was a member of the National Guard, working with the Medical Corporation for 10 years.

James is survived by his children, Rennie Laing of Milwaukee, Jamie (Nick) Katzfey of Sierra Vista, AZ, Todd (Theresa) Laing of Tucson, AZ, and Niles Laing of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren; great grandchildren; siblings, Geraldine (Gerald) Galaska of Menomonee Falls, Judith Trokan of Menomonee Falls, and Rick (Mary) Laing of Fond du Lac; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife in 2014.

The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.KoepsellFH.com