James K. Day

James K. Day, age 72, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.   He was born in Junction City, Kansas on August 28, 1938, a son of the late Karl and Pearl (Olson) Day.   On October 5, 1963, Jim was united in marriage to Patsy Knight in Kansas City, Missouri.   He served his country in the Navy as a commissioned officer for 10 years during the Vietnam Conflict, earning a Bronze Star and a Defense Service Medal, among other commendations.   Jim's family was his focus.   He also had a great love for sports.   He enjoyed reading and traveling, and was a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Stoughton American Legion Post #59 Honor Guard.   He is survived by his wife, Patsy; 2 daughters, Susan (Eric) Hoverson and Jennifer (Tom) Nelson; a son, Jerry Day; 2 grandchildren, Breanna and Brandon Robinson; and a sister, Margie Oliver.   He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert; and a sister, Phyllis.   A memorial service, preceded by a Pass and Review, and followed by Military Rites will be held on Saturday January 22, 2010 at 11:30 am at the Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, with the Rev. Clyde Cross officiating.   The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of service.   Special thanks to the many friends who gave Jim and the family their support during his illness, and to the staff of St. Mary's Hospital for their care.