James J. “Jim” Dailey, 63 of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Wahoo, entered into eternal rest on August 2, 2013 in Bradenton, FL.  Jim was born June 14, 1950 in St. Paul, MN to Jerry and Marion (Henkel) Dailey.

He attended St. Wenceslaus School and graduated from Bishop Neumann High School in 1968.  After graduating from Regis University in Denver, CO with a degree in Engineering-Physics, Jim came to work for JEO in Wahoo.  Jim was united in marriage to Ereka Skirka on September 3, 1972 in Chicago, IL.  Jim and his family moved to Holdridge, NE in 1981 and then shortly after, work led them to Florida.

Jim attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Florida.  He loved boating and fly fishing.  Jim always loved the fishing trips with family and friends to Canada.

Jim is survived by wife of 40 years, Ereka Dailey; son, Paul J. Dailey of Bradenton, FL; father, Jerry Dailey of Wahoo; numerous other family members and friends.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Marion Dailey