of Athelstane, passed away peacefully at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center on January 30, 2023, with his best friend and family by his side. James was born September 25th, 1946, to James and Lucille Brennan in Trenton, New Jersey. He attended Schools of Marinette and Kenosha graduating from Tremper High School in 1965. He then proudly served his country as a specialist in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict from 1966-1968.
In August of 1969, he married Cheryl Lundberg in Kenosha. They moved to Pleasant Prairie and had 2 boys. He worked for American Motors/Chrysler as a machine repairman before retiring in 2003 after 30 years. He moved to Athelstane shortly after.
Jim loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. His passion was shooting trap and sporting clays, primarily at the Dunbar Sportsmen’s Club. He enjoyed mentoring kids to become hunters and sportsmen and women.
Jim will be missed by his sons: Scott and Kelly; brothers: Robert (Judy), Charles, and Peder; grandchildren: Patrick (Natalie), Mackenzie, Thomas, Kaitlyn, and Audrey; god nieces: Amber and Sarah; other nieces and nephews; countless friends; and his beloved dozer “Eddie”. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and brother, Terry.
To Ed and Bonnie Nowland: Our father will have no problems making friends in Heaven because he was already friends with you two angels here on Earth!
A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be on Saturday June 10, 2023, at the Dunbar Sportsmen’s Club, N19087 Airport Road from 11am until 3pm with a brief service at 1pm.
A special thank you to Daniella and the whole staff at Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain for their compassion and care Dad received while with you.
Roubal Funeral Home of Wausaukee is assisting Jim’s family with arrangements.
