James E. “Jim” Solecki, 57, died June 26, 2002, Idaho Falls, ID, of cancer. Born Nov. 16, 1944, Chicago, to Edward and Dorothy Kielbasa Solecki. Attended St. Edward Elementary, St. Benedict High School, Illinois Benedictine College, graduated Iowa State University. Married Marcy Kozacki August 6, 1966 in Chicago, was Nuclear Engineer in Washington, Idaho and New Mexico, managed DOE Grand Junction Office, was President of own consulting firm. Member Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, NRA, AEC Sportsman’s Club, N. American Sheep Hunters Association, Western Whitewater Association and American Nuclear Society. An avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, boating, hunting, and was holder of American Sheep Hunter’s Grand Slam #997. Surviving are wife, Marcy; children, Steven and Sandra; father, Edward (Audrey) Solecki; brother, Greg Solecki and sisters, Donna (Mike) Tessner and Mary Lou (Tim Wendt) Solecki. Funeral Services 1 p.m. July 6 in Idaho Falls by Wood Funeral Home. See full obituary at www.woodfuneralhome.com
