James E. Monroe, age 72, of Friendship, Wisconsin died May 6, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2014 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of mass on Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will be at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, Wisconsin on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.
James was born October 2, 1941 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to George and Dorothy (Harmeyer) Monroe.
He graduated from Don Bosco High School in Milwaukee. He went on to MSOE and received an Engineering Degree. James was drafted into the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged.
James later attended Marquette University and graduated at the top of his class with a degree in business/accounting. He was a member of the Beta Alpha Psi- National Accounting Fraternity.
He married Patricia A. Wielebski on November 18, 1967 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
James worked for Milwaukee County as an Auditor until his retirement.
He enjoyed woodcarving, painting, working with stained glass, and the outdoors.
James was a member of the V.F.W. Post #6279, the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus, the Rome Carvers, the Affiliated Wisconsin River Woodcarvers, the Smoky Hollow Muzzle Loaders, and was a lifetime member of the American Philatelic Society.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Dorothy Monroe
Survivors:
Wife: Patricia Monroe of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Lisa (Greg) Gebhard of Franklin, Wisconsin
Daughter: Kim Bonn of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandson: Bradleigh (Kally) Bonn of Racine, Wisconsin
Grandson: Andrew Bonn of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandson: Nicholas Bonn of Racine, Wisconsin
Grandson: Anthony Bonn of Friendship, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Anica Gebhard of Franklin, Wisconsin
Grandson: Alexander Gebhard of Franklin, Wisconsin
Grandson: Benjamin Gebhard of Franklin, Wisconsin
Three Great-Grandsons: Bradley, Elliot, and Easton Bonn
Sister: Mary Ann (Robert) Benkowski of Rome, Wisconsin
Further survived by his nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends
Pat, Lisa and Kim – I was so sorry to read about Jim’s passing. I’m sure he was enjoying his retirement with family and friends. May he now rest in peace.
So very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We have such pleasant memories of times at St Matt’s, scouting and bowling. He was a good man and you, Pat, as well as the whole family have our deepest sympathy and know that Jim and all of you will be in our prayers.
Love,
Joe and Mary Colla
Jim always made things lively and fun at our Rome and Wisconsin River woodcarving club gatherings. He was never at a loss for introducing a topic for discussion and letting people know his opinions. We will miss him. We wish the very best of memories to his family whom he loved very much and especially to his wife Pat and sister Mary Ann.
With a heavy Heart I give my deepest Sympathy, , I met Jim thru the Wisconsin River Woodcarvers Club, What a friendly outgoing person he was. I teased him about his smoking, telling him how my husband was a smoker and quit. and Jim would say some day. Well the day has come Jim and I hope as you sit and carve in Heaven with my Husband Bill, you chat and have him teach you more tricks to carving , and hopefully you two will watch over Pat and me. Rest in peace, your work on this earth is finished and now it is time to be at peace, no more pain.
I am so sorry for your loss. He looks just as I remember him and that was many eons ago, when I basically lived at your house.
Kim, I am so sorry about your dad. I’m here for you, as we have always been for each other, all these years. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss, u and your family are in my prayers! Big hugs and kisses to all of u.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all Jim’s family. He would stop & visit with us when we lived on Cottonville Ave. , when we were taking our morning walks. Very nice man and we enjoyed our talks.
May God comfort you during this difficult time. Jim was a wonderful and generous man. I remember sharing many hunting stories with him during his cardiac rehab. I will always remember the night he let me shoot his 32 cal. and 50 cal. muzzle loaders off the back deck of his house, we had a great time. He was a very good mentor to me.
Lisa and Kim, my deepest sympathies on the passing of your dad. Eternal rest grant upon him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.