James A. "Rip" Czekalski, 77 of Weyerhaeuser, died on Friday, December 3, 2021 at his home.

He is survived by 1 daughter; Stacey (Craig) Swanson of Chippewa Falls, 2 grandchildren; Elliot and Erica Swanson and 5 brothers and sisters; William Czekalski of Weyerhaeuser, Gerry & Barry Fetting of Abbotsford, Linda & Mike Zajec of Weyerhaeuser, Roger & Linda Czekalski of Rice Lake and Ken & Joye Czekalski of Weyerhaeuser.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Weyerhaeuser with Fr. Papi Reddy Yeruva and Deacon Craig Voldberg officiating. Burial will follow in the Old SS. Peter & Paul Church Cemetery in Weyerhaeuser.

Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM on Friday, December 10 at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Bruce where a Scripture Service will begin at 7:00 PM. There will also be an hour of visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of service on Saturday at the Church.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News and Chetek Alert.