James W. Kirkpatrick, Jr.

James W. Kirkpatrick, Jr., 64, of Marinette, passed away Wednesday, Nov, 24, 2021 at home with family by his side. 

Born Jan. 6, 1957 in Beloit, to Shirley (Johnson) Kirkpatrick and the late James Kirkpatrick, he spent his early life in Beloit and was a 1975 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School where he played football, basketball and baseball and was a member of the band and National Honor Society. He attended the University of Minnesota and UW-Madison where he played with the concert band. He later graduated from NWTC in Green Bay with a degree in Graphic Design. While working as a graphic designer, he also continued his career as an artist and musician playing drums with bands throughout the area. 

He is survived by two daughters, Erin (Troy) Collins of Hobart and Leigh Kirkpatrick of Florida; three grandchildren; his mother, Shirley Kirkpatrick of Beloit; a sister, Jill Kirkpatrick (Mike) of LaCrosse and his girlfriend of 16 years, Anne Biehl of Marinette. 

A Memorial Gathering will be held Saturday, Dec. 4 at Hansen Onion Martell Funeral Home in Marinette from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., concluded with a brief Prayer Service.