James Richard Reichenberger's Obituary
James R. Reichenberger, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was born to the late Ralph and Emmy (Pertmer) Reichenberger on January 28, 1959. Jim attended school in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh West High School. He went to college at UW Oshkosh and UW Stout where he earned a Bachelors degree in Science and Education, and a Master’s degree in English. Jim worked as an English teacher at the High School level at various locations throughout Wisconsin. In addition, he taught English as a Second language in Japan for a year. In more recent years he tutored college students at UW Stevens Point. In his younger years he worked for the Oshkosh Recreation Department as a playground and ice rink director. Jim thrived as a leader and teacher, at his happiest when helping his students learn and grow. Jim was a talented guitarist and songwriter, playing in bands through the mid 70’s, 80’s, and into the 90’s. He recorded music with his bands, The The’s, The Housebreakers, and Second Childhood, the latter gaining an enthusiastic following in the Fox Valley, Madison, and Milwaukee. He will remain vibrant in our individual and collective memories...his character, his intelligence, generosity, sense of humor, and love of English Literature, music, and all forms of art ... he saw the relationship of literature and poetry of the past, as informing his own creative writing. He enjoyed reading, nature, gardening, and animals. He loved dogs and took in strays and made them his pets. Jim loved his family and enjoyed correspondence through cards and letters.
Jim was preceded in death by his father Ralph, mother Emmy, sister Carol, and stepmother Mary Jo. He is survived by his brothers David and Jeff (Julie), nephews Kale, Aaron, and Eli Reichenberger, nieces Allison McLeod and Emmy Reichenberger, and stepbrothers Mike and Mark (Chris) Troudt.
A visitation will be held on May 26th at 10am with service to follow at 11am at Fiss and Bills Poklasny Funeral Home, 865 S. Westhaven Av.
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