James L. Ticknor, 81, of Cecil, passed away on Oct. 31, 2022, in Cecil.
He was born in Wisconsin Rapids on May 31, 1941, the son of Kenneth and Winifred (Rector) Ticknor. James graduated from Edgerton High School in 1959. Following high school, he attended River Falls State College, graduating in 1963, receiving a BS degree in elementary education. James was united in marriage to Sandra Hallock in 1962 in River Falls. Following graduation from college, James taught for five years in the Beloit Public Schools.
In 1970, James received his Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. In 1971, he became junior high school principal in the Sparta School District. Following his time in Sparta, he became Superintendent of Schools in 1976 for the Rio Community Schools where he worked until 1986. In 1986, James became Superintendent of Schools for the Delavan-Darien School District where he worked until his retirement in 1998.
James enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting as well as spending winters in Cocoa Beach, Forida.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sandra; children, Jay (Sara) of Grantsburg, and Kristen (Aaron) of Green Bay; four grandchildren, Leah and Nikki Ticknor, and Sami and Connor Worden of Green Bay. He is further survived by a sister, Sue (Richard) Kruckenberg of Janesville and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A private family service will be held.
Mr Ticknor was my Superintendent when I began my teaching career. I had the utmost respect for him. He was a man of integrity and treated all of us fairly. I appreciated his wisdom and his professionalism. He always made me feel like I was a welcome part of the teaching staff. My deepest sympathies to his family.