James Robert Happ Obituary
We bid farewell to James Robert Happ of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 21, 2025 at the age of 72. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Kenneth Happ and Elizabeth Boeckeler (Betty); and his parents, George Mathias and Elizabeth Platz Happ (Lil). He is survived by: his wife Janet (Geldermann); his children, Greg and Lucy; and his siblings, Larry, Rick and Barb.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 26th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Derrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services (800 Park Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 at 9:40 AM at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church (148 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147). A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery (148 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147).
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy the family has asked that you make a donation in Jim's name to Geneva Lake Sailing School at the Lake Geneva Yacht Club (http://glass.org), 1250 South Lake Shore Drive, Fontana, WI 53125 or online at glss.org.
