James B. Juenger
Dr. James B. Juenger, 60, passed away on November 30, 2010 after a one-year battle with cancer. Born on July 15, 1950 to the late Iva and Herbert Juenger of Cornwall, NY, Dr. Juenger graduated from Cornell University and Logan Chiropractic College (St. Louis, MO). He opened Cayuga Chiropractic Offices in 1978 in Trumansburg where his office staff and many loyal patients became part of his local family over the past 32 years. James is survived by children, Shawn (Abby), Justin (Christa), Amanda, Emily Bennett (William) and Brian; brothers, Jerry and Jeffrey (Wendy); niece, Kirstie; and nine grandchildren (Mason, Trent, Ella, Molly, Myles, Silas, William, James and Hudson) who will all miss him so much. The family will be present to receive friends from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2010, at the American Legion Post 770, 4431 Seneca Road, Trumansburg. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion on Sunday, December 5. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in James' memory to Hospicare of Tompkins County, 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 or to the Trumansburg Food Pantry, PO Box 162, Trumansburg, NY 14886. For additional information, kindly contact the funeral home at 1-888-534-5446 or www.ness-sibley.com.#
Even though the last year sapped Jim of his energy, his hair, his strength and that booming voice - I always picture him in my mind like he looks above. Strong and lively, fun and hardworking. He would come out for a visit and go like a workhorse all day long, especially when we built our first house and had SOOO many projects. I see us sitting on the deck, reading a book or the newspaper; or enjoying one of our many impromptu beer or wine tastings. Or him tucked into a comfy corner, sipping a glass of wine or Bailey's and reading, reading, reading.
Silas came downstairs crying last night after we tucked him into bed. I asked him what was wrong. He said, "I miss Grandpa so much." It broke my heart. The worst of this for me is that they won't have their Grandpa J, and that he won't get to be there for all those special times.
I told Silas, "well, maybe it will help us feel better if we think that we have a special angel in heaven now".
"Grandpa's an angel now?" he asked.
"Maybe, I guess if he wants to be."
"No, Grandpa would want to be a goldfish!"
That made me laugh - yes, Grandpa wouldn't want to be a regular old angel - he would definitely go with something more unconventional! If nothing else, he's the angel wearing the Hawaiian shirt and blinding orange Crocs!
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