James Hefter Service Details - West Bend, Wisconsin

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April 1, 1951 – September 12, 2018

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"We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family."

— Phillip Funeral Homes

"MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU KATHY,ANNE,NANCY. YOU WERE WONDERFUL TO WORK WITH KATHY AND ANNE IS A LOVELY GAL AND SO IS NANCY. PEACE BE WITH..."

— GAIL CARLSON

"Nobody could drive that Old Blue Mack like you could "Two Speed"! Fast and Faster :-)"

— Stoney Island

"To a Great Man that took very good care of everything he had! I bought the 87 caprice from 2 Speed Jim."

— John Hanrahan (Hamburger Man)

"Sincerely sorry for your loss, hope all is well. <3"

— Makenna Schone

"With loving thoughts and prayers "

— Patricia Raven

"To the family; I am so sorry that you lost you husband/father/grandfather/Uncle/Friend, Etc I know all too well how hard this time is..."

— Lisa Willett (Ratz)

Obituary for James R. "Two Speed" Hefter

James “Two Speed” R. Hefter, age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at his home. He was born on April 1, 1951 in Hartford, WI to Dennis and Doris (nee Bayer) Hefter. James worked in construction with his dad and brothers and later was very passionate about his job of 31 years at Super Excavators. He also loved playing “his numbers” and caring for his lawn.

James is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathleen (nee Degeneffe) Hefter; children, Anne (Garry Jr.) Baizley; Susan (Jeremy Garbisch) Hefter, Beth (Rick) Bartelt; grandchildren, Alec, Jared and Paige Baizley, Morgan Garbisch, Brooklyn, Jake and Reese Bartelt; siblings, Robert, Sharon Benson, Nancy (Howard Brown) Hefter, Gary (Rosanne) and Ron; siblings-in-law, Elizabeth (Bill Cantrell) Janz, Jacquie (Vern) Wiedmeyer, Barb (Jim) Sauer, Connie (Garry) Breuer, Mary (Mike) Karius, Nancy (Mark) Breuer, Judy (Bruce) Krueger, Cindy (Mark) Schellinger, Mike Degeneffe, Janet (Jim) Brugger and Jenny (John) Schulteis. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

James is preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law Jack and Sally (nee Wood) Degeneffe, sister-in-law Anne Hefter and nephew Andrew Sauer.

Privates Services will be held.

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Please accept my condolences,we will miss him!
Don Hemauer-previously with Allenton Service

Don Hemauer - Tuesday September 25, 2018 via Condolence Message

MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU KATHY,ANNE,NANCY. YOU WERE WONDERFUL TO WORK WITH KATHY AND ANNE IS A LOVELY GAL AND SO IS NANCY. PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS YOU.

GAIL CARLSON - Wednesday September 19, 2018 via Memorial Candle

I always referred to you as Dad, and everybody thought you were my Dad! I knew you must be related in someway, not many would drive that old blue mack. All the fun times going up north to get stone, blowing tires and air bags, it was always an adventure! Your Smile and Wit will always be remembered. Old Blue will always remember you for driving her to that Millionth Mile! Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.

Stoney Island - Wednesday September 19, 2018 via Condolence Message

Nobody could drive that Old Blue Mack like you could "Two Speed"! Fast and Faster :-)

Stoney Island - Wednesday September 19, 2018 via Memorial Candle

To a Great Man that took very good care of everything he had! I bought the 87 caprice from 2 Speed Jim.

John Hanrahan (Hamburger Man) - Monday September 17, 2018 via Memorial Candle

Thinking of all the good times we had with Jim and Kathy we had over the years. We are going to miss him.

John Schweitzer - Monday September 17, 2018 via Condolence Message

Sincerely sorry for your loss, hope all is well.

Makenna Schone - Sunday September 16, 2018 via Memorial Candle

With loving thoughts and prayers

Patricia Raven - Saturday September 15, 2018 via Memorial Candle

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you, Kathy and children, at this sad moment in your lives losing your loving husband and father. Jimmy was very special to many and will be missed. I was so happy to have him as my 1st cousin for I could see those tender times in his lifetime! God Bless you all!

Patricia Raven - Saturday September 15, 2018 via Condolence Message

To the family;
I am so sorry that you lost you husband/father/grandfather/Uncle/Friend, Etc
I know all too well how hard this time is for all of you. It's hard to imagine not seeing him, hearing his voice, feeling his embrace, or being able to just visit with him. During this difficult time I hope you all turn to each other, love each other, and are really there for one another. By the grace of God, I hope you all find comfort and peace in the love of your friends and family. He will always be with you in your heart and memories. God bless you all!!!! Beth, I remember coming over in High School and laughing with your dad often. The first time I met him, he scared me, but then I saw he was just a teddy bear. Hugs!!!!

Lisa Willett (Ratz) - Saturday September 15, 2018 via Memorial Candle