Jim Wake

Stoughton- Jim Wake, age 80, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015. He was born in Stoughton on July 23, 1935, the son of Homer and Edna Wake. He retired from the Madison Post Office in 1992 after 25 years of service. In his retirement Jim enjoyed spending time with his friends at his cabin in Adams County, and spending time with his family. Jim is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol; six children, Linda, Mark, Debi (Darren) Huffman, Todd (Lisa), Lane, and Edmund (Karen); 11 grandchildren, Scott, Brian, Amanda (Travis), Rebecca, Angelique, Zackary, Emilie, Sadie, Sterling, Devon, and Landon; six great grandchildren; many extended relatives; and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Jennifer; and sister, Gertrude (Art) Hafer. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 21, 2015 at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington Street, Stoughton, with Rev. John Shep officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, immediately following the services, in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until the time of services at church on Monday. Please share your memories.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244