He was born Dec. 26, 1932 in the town of Spruce to the late William and Rose (Watruba) Pasek. James was married to the former Mary Ann Kuchenbeeker on July 26, 1952 at Oconto. He operated a dairy farm in the town of Brazeau and also logged in the area.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Pasek; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Rose Mary and Joe Kempke of Pound, Debbie and Pete Smet of Pound and Jody Pasek of Pound; three grandchildren, Michael J. Kempke, Joseph William Kempke and Beau James Pasek.
He was preceded in death by He his parents, William and Rose Pasek, and two brothers, Donald and Raymond Pasek. Visitation was held at the Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home, Coleman, after 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 5. Funeral services were held Friday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Michael Werner officiating. Interment will be in the Town of Brazeau Cemetery, Town of Brazeau, in the spring.