James F. “Rocky” Altenberger, 86, of Sheboygan, passed away Saturday evening, July 2, 2022 at St. Nicholas Hospital.
Born February 5, 1936 in Sheboygan, James was a son of the late Fred and Mildred Kuznik Altenberger. He attended local schools and graduated from Central High School in 1954. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1955 – 1957. On February 14, 1958, he was united in marriage to Rozlyn M. Takushi in Sheboygan. They were married for 60 years before Roz preceded him in death on February 19, 2018.
James worked at Kingsbury Brewery, Automotive Jobbers and retired from J.J. Koepsell. He was an avid athlete and participated in basketball, baseball, softball, horseshoes, bowling and tennis. He is a member of the Sheboygan Softball Association Hall of Fame. He coached Weber Insurance to a national championship in softball in 1979. He also enjoyed working outside, coin collecting, puzzles, poker and casino games.
He is survived by his children, Terri (Scott) Altenberger-Knapp, Jerry (Nina) Altenberger and Lori Altenberger; grandchildren, Anthony (Katie) Knapp, Christa (Josh Contreras) Altenberger, James Altenberger, Zach (Amber) Dobson and Andrew Rivas, and 7 great grandchildren; Armani, Amaya, Blake, Dane, Allison, Landon and Lucca; his sisters, Donna Sertich and Charlene Welsch; extended family member, Bruce Matzdorf; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Besides his parents and his wife, Roz, he was preceded in death by an infant son, his brother, Robert Altenberger and his sister, Bonnie (Louie) Deprair.
Private family services will take place and inurnment will be in the Chapel of Eternal Light.
The family would like to thank the First Responders, the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Nicholas Hospital and the kind soul who administered CPR.
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with James’ arrangements.
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