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James Edward Axe, Sr., 82

June 24, 2025

James Edward Axe Sr, 82, of Galeton, PA, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his daughter’s home.

Born July 25,1942, in Lancaster Pa, he was a son of the late Jerry Axe and June (Speece) Wagner.

Jim worked as a Long Distance Truck driver for 30 plus years. Jim was married to the love of his life, the late Deborah Axe, for 44 years. They Retired and spent the last of their years in Galeton, Pa, Gods Country Potter County! Jim was a member of the Kettle Creek Sportsman’s Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved being in the great outdoors. Loved his Cabin in the woods.

Surviving are five children, James Axe Jr, Scott Metz and wife Angie and son Hunter. Spencer Wingenroth and wife Debbie with son Braden and Daughter Breanna Hoover and husband Justin with a daughter Zanayah and son Amir. Craig Wingenroth with Wife Amber and two sons Wyatt and Lincoln. Daughter Krista Pelletier with late husband Dan and two sons Daniel and Andy. All Lancaster Pa. Total of 5 Grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Germania Fire Company or to the Kettle Creek Sportsman’s Club.

Celebration of Life will be held, and a date is to be determined. As we will honor Both Mom and Dad as they are reunited.

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June 26, 2025

I met Mr. Jim at his grandson’s and I Basic Training graduation in Ft. Leonardwood . Great, easy going, and kind man. My condolences to the family. Rest in power Mr. Jim.  Orlando Calhoun Jr

June 26, 2025

Jim was my jr high boyfriend. He was a nice guy and we got along great. His mom June always treated us at the drug store she worked at in W King st.
I called him last year on his birthday. Great talking to him after all these years. So sorry  to hear he passed away. Barbara Lehman
 

June 25, 2025

Before Jim got his places in Germania he stayed at Just one More Camp. For several years he was there and he was a dang good cook.His whole family would come up except for hunting season that was Men only.He will be missed. Charlotte Smith

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