David F. Jucius, 65 of Branson, MO, formerly Kenosha, and Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born December 15, 1953 in Waukegan, IL the son of the late John F. and Aldona (Grigutis) Jucius. He attended grade school in Winthrop Harbor, went on to graduate from Zion-Benton High School and attended the College of Lake County. On January 28, 1978, he married Nancy Rozga in Wadsworth, IL. Dave worked for Hostess Cake/Wonder Bread and Pickard China for many years. In May 2019, Dave and Nancy settled in Branson, MO with plans to spend their retirement enjoying the good weather and beauty of the area. They were also looking forward to traveling and new experiences in the coming years. His favorite hobby was flea marketing, spending weekends in camaraderie with many good friends. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; a brother, Dan (Peggy) Jucius of Kenosha; eight nieces and nephews; and cousins, Star (Justin) Strickland, Mike Jucius, Maria Jucius, Anita (Ernie) Kurtock. In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his son, John in 2013. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12th at Proko Funeral Home with funeral services commencing at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Shalom Center Interfaith Network, 4314 39th Ave., Kenosha WI 53144 or at www.shalomcenter.org, in Dave’s memory. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111 60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Dave’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Tom Rutledge
July 12, 2019
I was a classmate of David's at Spring Bluff and Westfield Schools, in Winthrop Harbor. And have fond memories of him, and those simpler times.Sincere condolences to all who loved him.Tom Rutledge-Winthrop Harbor, IL
Susan Bock-Granger
July 10, 2019
Please accept my sincere Sympath. The Jucius family lived next door to us in Winthrop Harbor. They are such a lovely family. David will be surely missed by his wife, family, friends and all those who knew him. He was such a friendly outgoing guy. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Lauer
July 10, 2019
My heart is breaking. Dave and I met at Aurora Medical Center-Kenosha because both of us Davids were rather out-going. We shared a commonality in that both of us lost a child - his much more recent than mine and under very different circumstances. It started a bond between us that lasted to now. He was so excited about taking Nancy to Branson, and we shared many conversations in the atrium at AMC-K's clinic about the progress made to get there. I know he's with John now, and they both are freed from life's pain. My sympathies go out to Nancy and all of Dave's family - and to me. I'll think of him each time I volunteer at the clinic entrance, sitting in his walker, catching me up on his life. Rest in peace, Dave.