James Robert Updike Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on March 30, 2026 we had to say goodbye to James Robert Updike (Holmen, Wisconsin). Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Robert Updike to show support.

He is survived by: his mother Doreen Thompson (Pete) of Holmen; his children, Keegan Smith (Christen) of Onalaska and Kalyn Effertz (Alex) of La Crosse; his father Scott Jungen (Linda Kohls) of Onalaska; his siblings, Joe Updike (Connie) of Onalaska, Jeff Jungen (Kristie) of Holmen, Bret Herold of Holmen, Matt Thompson (Sarah) of Holmen, Sophie Schleis (Bradey) of Holmen, Molly Thompson of Arizona, Sara Thompson of Arizona and Katie Thompson of La Crosse; and his cousins, Jason Johnson, Alan Keller, Bobby Wateski and Deanna Hove. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.