James Deeke:
CLASS OF 1985
Belleville Township West High SchoolClass of 1985
Belleville, IL
James's Story
I always wanted to be a racer when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a crazy idea. As it turns out, they were maybe right.
I blow off steam by Mountain biking
If I'm going to work somewhere, I need to have freedom, money, and a computer to be able to deal with the day-to-day.
My hero was Chuck Obermeyer
The one person from my past who I'd most like to see again is Mark Stuhlsatz, because I haven't seen him since shortly after High School.
Sports are my obsession.
If I could improve my home, I'd remodel the back yard and add on a more pool decking. My dream home would be a cabin in the mountains.
My kids have taught me to be patient. They have also taught me that I have a greater capacity for love than I had ever thought possible.
If I won $100 million, I'd give 10 percent of it to family, then spend the rest on retirement...Expand for more
, travel and fun.
I only lived in a dorm in the military. We named our dorm toga hall. (for all the right reasons)
My current age is 43. When I was 12, I thought that people my age now would be dead. I was so completely wrong.
My best friend would tell you I'm easy going and funny, but people who don't know me very well would probably describe me as serious.
I do not dress like I did in High School. I wear looser clothes nowadays.
In 10 years, I hope to be sending my last kid to college. I'm going to get there by working for the rest of my life.
My oldest and best friend is Kurt Meckfessel. We met when I moved into his neighborhood. He punched me in the stomach the first week he knew me as a "test". I still owe him for that.
My first job was at Wendys, where I got paid $3/hour to cook burgers. What I remember most about it is hating it..
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