Jim Wallschlaeger

[Larry R Metz]

I wanted to share, I have been having a motor built by Jim at Veetech. I am sorry to report that he has passed away. His family is presently making plans for a special memorial service in early October. His son, John, is wanting to keep the Veetech business going. I have been assured that the family will see that my motor will get completed, as some close friends are going to help get the remaining orders out.

Yes I mean Jim Wallschlaeger....did not have my notes out to spell his name correctly......I have talked with him my phone almost weekly for the past year as he was struggling with his health while trying to finish building a new engine for my Solo Vee. I was very impressed with his engine knowledge, and was looking forward to having a special engine.

[pacratt]

You DO mean Jim Wallschlaeger, correct ?


Glenn

[GregSmith]

A great friend and mentor, Jim.passed away September. 10th after some difficult years of illness. I don't know more details at this ttme but I understand that a memorial service will be planned .

[lotus74]

I would like to send my condolences to his family.

[GregSmith]

I just spoke with Jim's daughter Jessie who advised that his memoial service will be October 3rd in Milwaukee. Donations and condolences can be left at gofundme.com.

For those unaware, Jim was the sole propriator of Veetech Engines.

[Rickydel]

RIP Jim W.

[Speed Sport Engineering]

Jim was a fantastic guy. Full of good stories and full of passion for racing. He was present the first time I ever stepped into a race car....Rich Sharpe had rented Blackhawk privately when I was about 12. Jim convinced Rich to let me take the car for a lap. I could barely reach the pedals. Jim and I were just laughing about this last time I saw him. Then there was the time he was prepping a FC for a customer who had to miss a session to go to the airport. Without hesitation Jim asked if I wanted to run the car for the session, fully aware I had never driven anything like it. But that was Jim - he had faith and trust in me well before others did.

His dedication was key and played a major roll in the races I've won. There were times I pushed him to get another set of heads finished so I could test them. Even when he was having a hard time standing from back pain he came through and did what was needed. He had a desire to win as strong as anyone.

When he wasn't able to make it to the track he would always be watching the live timing. After a race the first message on my phone would always be from him.

Him and I were just discussing what we can do for Mid-Ohio in 2016. He was super excited about returning there. I was so looking foward in trying to give Jim a victory at that track. I know it meant a lot to him. I'm deepely saddned that he won't be there now.

I know he will be watching the Vee race with great interest this year and beyond.


Thanks Jim - you will be missed.

RIP.

[Bill Bonow]

Obviously a very big loss for the FV community.
Jim will be remembered as a major component of the success of FV through his contributions.

[Bruce Livermore]

Great engine builder. Better friend. He will be missed.

[Kim291]

My codolences to his family. This is a big loss on the VEE community.

Kim Madrid

[pacratt]

Obituary for James Wallschlaeger

Wallschlaeger, James R. passed away on September 10, 2015. Loving father to Jessica (Jon) Phillips, Jill, John, and Julie. Proud grandfather to 4 granddaughters. He shared his life with Terry for 22 years. Son to Barbara. Brother to Tom (Nancy), Jill (Paul) Lee, Karen (Jack) Friess, Rob, Bill (Susan), and John. Preceded in death by his father, James.

There will be a procession to Holy Sepulcher Cemetery leaving from 1100 Carroll Ave. in South Milwaukee at 10:45AM on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Following the inurnment there will be a celebration of life held at picnic area #7 at Wil-O-Way Grant Park.

[pacratt]

Just a bump so everyone gets the above posting. (See post #11)

[Matt King]

This is really sad news. When I started out in FV nobody was more helpful in getting me up to speed than Jim. I spent many hours on the phone and in his shop absorbing decades worth of his experience. What a huge loss. RIP.

[Speed Sport Engineering]

His children have set up a go fund me account to help cover the service expenses. If anyone is interested in donating, the information can be found here:

http://www.gofundme.com/bn3wxbr3

[pacratt]

His children have set up a go fund me account to help cover the service expenses. If anyone is interested in donating, the information can be found here:

http://www.gofundme.com/bn3wxbr3

Thanks, Mike.
I've copied / pasted this post to the VSCDA Vintage Vee group page also.
Glenn

[marshall9]

Condolences to family and friends.
RIP Jim

[davebennett]

Bump for JW. Funding is close to the goal.