James “Jim” Palitzsch
It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of James “Jim” Charles Palitzsch who passed away on Saturday, December 24th at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Jim was born in St. Louis, MO in 1954 and has lived in the surrounding area his entire life. Jim was a Machinist Mechanic for Graham Packaging for over 30 years. Jim was also a talented wood worker throughout his life. Jim loved spending time with his family and cheering on his favorite sports teams the St. Louis Blues and the Missouri Tigers.
He was preceded in death by his parents James John Hugo Palitzsch, Lola Evelyn Palitzsch (Bacon) and his wife Sandra Palitzsch (Smith). He is survived by his son, J.R. Palitzsch, his daughter Jamie Williams (Palitzsch), daughter-in- law, Leigh Palitzsch and son-in-law Ryan Williams; grandchildren Nathan, Alexis, Evelyn and Lucas and his sisters, Joan Gatson and Sharon Kirn.
A service will be held at Christian Connection Church, 1332 Feise Rd, O’Fallon, MO 63368 on Saturday, December 31st from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm.
Jim was one of a kind and we will miss him daily. In our hearts we know he is with his love, Sandy. Rest in peace Jim.
We’ll miss you Jim. Rest in peace in the loving arms of Jesus.
Jim was a good man. I had the opportunity to work with him at Graham and my life is better for knowing him. He will be missed.
We worked together for 29 yrs. at Graham Packaging. I know how lonely you were after Sandy passed away. May you both be together in gods hands again.
One of the truest measurements of a man, is to look at his children. We knew Jim a little bit, but we know his children much more. He did a fine job! Glad he’s with his Love, again.