Jim Brackhahn

Jim Brackhahn, 71, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Visitation will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the McGilley State Line Chapel with a funeral service starting at 11:30 a.m. Private entombment. The family suggests contributions to the University of Kansas Cancer Center.

Jim was born August 30, 1945 in KCMO to Jim and Mary Brackhahn. He graduated from Bishop Hogan High School in 1964 and later graduated from UMKC in 1969 where he was the President of TKE. He met the love of his life, Diana Miller, and was married in 1968. Jim was drafted into the Marine Corp and honorably discharged. He worked as an agent for State Farm Insurance and retired in December 2012. Jim was an Eagle Scout and was essential to the expansion of Troop #10 in Leawood where he served as its Scout Master and made two trips to Philmont Scout Camp. After his retirement, he enjoyed his breakfast clubs with the retired State Farm agents and the Optimist Club. Jim was also a part-time driver for Brookdale Leawood where he enjoyed their residents.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Diana Brackhahn; three children: David (Susie) Brackhahn, Jennifer Valentich, and Stacie (Ryan) Province; three brothers: Donald (Nancy) Brackhahn, Bob (Carol) Brackhahn, and Tom (Alice) Brackhahn; and his sunshines (six grandchildren): Aubrey, Jonathan, Garrett, Emma, Cael, and Ian.

Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com. Arrangements, McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO. 64145, (816) 942-6180.