JAMES AMENT

James (Jim) A. Buck Ament, age 48, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 3, 2010 following a courageous three-year battle with cancer. He was born on April 27, 1962 in Appleton, a son of Jerome and Esther (Sczygelski) Ament. On September 16, 1989 he married Rebecca Lynne Bowman at St. Gabriel Catholic Church and the marriage was blessed with 21 wonderful years and Bucks pride and joy, Emily. Buck had been employed by Ament Bros. Construction for over 25 years. He was a lifetime member of St. Gabriel Parish. Buck loved his family. He loved time spent at the family cabin in Lake Tomahawk. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and his Ford Trucks. He was a spiritual man, a humble soul who loved to listen to his daughter sing. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Becky; daughter, Emily; parents, Jerome and Esther Ament, Menasha; sisters: Teresa (David) Coulthurst, Menasha, Germaine Smith, Appleton, Charlene Collier, Neenah, Susanne (Kevin) Parman, Neenah; brother, Timothy (Lisa) Ament, Shiocton; mother-in-law, Lynne Dibbles; siblings-in-law: Lisa (Kevin) Makarral, Martin Bowman, Jenny (Mike) Maass, all of Rhinelander; as well as many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jerome; father-in-law, Bruce Bowman; and brother-in-law, Carl Collier. The Mass of Christian Burial for Buck will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Friends will be received in the church chapel from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Bucks name. The family would like to thank Dr. Phillips and his staff, especially nurses Brenda and Daisy, as well as the staff at ThedaCare at Home Hospice and Theda Clark Medical Center. Right back at ya Daddy! Love, Emily