Born to Eternal Life on November 27, 2021 at the age of 85. Loving husband to the late Sylvia for 62 years. Dear father to Carolyn (Jim) Walters and Tim (Wendy) Koepp. Beloved grandpa to Sarah (Chad) Hilligoss, Adam (Amber) Walters and Nicole (Craig) Schommer. Great-grandpa to Aaden, Connor, Matthew and Addaley. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

James served in the US Army attaining the rank of Sergeant. He was an electrician at the Ladish Co. for 45 years, was a member of the Volunteer South Milwaukee Fire Department and a volunteer instructor for Hunter Safety. He was on the South Milwaukee Planning Commission, a member of the Lake Ridge Boat Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Visitation at Divine Mercy Parish (800 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee) on Saturday, December 4 from 9 to 11 AM with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight.