James Albert Stricker

James Stricker of Las Vegas, NV passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2025.

Jim was born on January 14th in Chicago, IL into the loving family of Aloys and Ann Stricker.

He was the youngest of three sons and always said he had the best big brothers.

Jim was a proud alumnus of St. George High School in Chicago and also attended Loyola University in Chicago before being called into Military Service in 1969. He served honorably with the Army's 199th Light Infantry Brigade "Redcatchers" in VietNam until 1971. Upon his safe return Jim began his career in the Retail Shoe Industry, both as a Business Owner in the northern suburbs of Chicago and as a Buyer requiring frequent travel to the Far East. During those years he and his former wife, Carol Stricker, welcomed two sons Eric and Ryan, into their family.

In 1997 Jim and Debra met and their love story began. In 1998 tiey relocated to Las Vegas where Jim decided to work part time as a Cab Driver on the Las Vegas Strip. He enjoyed interacting with his customers and especially the camaraderie of his fellow "Cabbies". In 2014 Jim retired from the Cab Company. With the luxury of retirement he was able to concentrate on his varied interests : Golf, Baseball, Business & Political happenings. Jim was very proud of his two sons and their accomplishments and successes. After the untimely passing of his eldest son, Eric, Jim found great joy in long talks with his younger son, Ryan, catching up on Ryan's world.

Jim encouraged Debra to take an early retirement and fortunately they enjoyed nearly 8 years without schedules or demands on their time. Their bond and devotion to one another deepened and sustained them.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his son Eric, and his brother Bert.

Jim is survived by his wife, Debra Blomstrann: his son Ryan (Hendersonville, NC); and his brother Frank Stricker (Deborah Schopp) (Gardena, CA).

Jim is also survived by five loving nieces and nephews; his former wife, Carol Stricker (nee Ekstrom); and many friends from his time in Chicago and Las Vegas. Forever in our loving hearts.

Date of Interment will be posted at a later date in Autumn and will be at the Garden of Memories. Palm Northwest Cemetery, Las Vegas, NV.

Memorial Remembrances/Donations can be made to the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Fund. 1530 Wilson Blvd. suite 550. Arlington, VA 22209