James John Ogorek

West Palm Beach- James John Ogorek, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was 79. James "Jim" was born on April 24, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Frank and Elvera Ogorek. He shared forty amazing, loving years with his first wife, the late Helen Ogorek, and he is survived by his second wife of 14 wonderful years, Linda Webb. He was an Evans Scholar who graduated from the University of Illinois in June 1967 with Honors and a bachelor's degree in accounting. He graduated as a Certified Public Accountant. After college, Jim proudly served in the Army, working in Texas at Fort Sam Houston base during the Vietnam War and achieving the rank of First Lieutenant. Following his service, he started work as a CPA at Ernst & Ernst in Chicago, IL in 1970. In 1979, Jim transferred to Wellington, Florida, where he was a senior manager for Ernst & Young auditing Gould Florida Inc. He then worked for Gould as vice president of administration and finance. Jim oversaw club and golf operations, golf course construction, food, and beverage, and ultimately development and construction. In Wellington, he oversaw the construction and design of two golf courses, fixed the airstrip and polo field drainage, and built out the infrastructure for the Sugar Pond and Greenview Shores developments. Tired of the corporate world, in 1989, Jim took over ownership of Budget Fence in West Palm Beach, where he worked as President for over 25 years. After retiring, Jim and Linda followed their passion to travel the world. Jim lived life large, captivated a room with his personality, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Jim is survived by his children Jennifer Hungerbuhler (Peter) of Roswell, GA; Paul Ogorek (Beezy) of Lexington, SC; and his ten grandchildren: Allison, Parker, Bradley, Kiersten, Brooke, Steven, Kyle, Jacob, Brandon, and Matthew. Jim was preceded in death by his sister Judy Lyons. The family invites you to Jim's Celebration of Life on Friday, November 15, at 4:00 p.m. at Palms West Funeral Home in Royal Palm Beach, FL. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, at Our Lady Queen of the Apostle in Royal Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jim's name to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.