James Genneken, 79, of Sanger, Texas passed away on Wednesday May 10, 2017.  He was born June 11, 1937 in Passaic, N.J. to Andrew and Jennifer (Klosterman) Genneken.

James is survived by three daughters, Karen Genneken and husband Bob Ohlemann, Linda Genneken Chapa and husband Ozzie all of Sanger, Donna Hageman and husband Leon of Oklahoma City, son, James M. Genneken and wife Carol, of Farmersville along with two grandchildren, Bryan Genneken and wife Anna, Kyle Gennken and wife Melaney, two great grandchildren, Parker and Kate Genneken, brother Arthur Genneken and sister, Karolee Atkins.

He is preceded in death by his wife Arlene Ruth Genneken, parents, Andrew and Jennifer Genneken and brother, Andrew Genneken.

James served in the United States Marine Corp and was honorably discharged.