Jim Monroe
A Celebration of Life gathering is scheduled for Saturday, January 29 from 12-4pm at MoundView Golf Course in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Jim was born the third of ten children to Hubert and Belva (Heidger) Monroe on May 13, 1954, in Wild Rose, Wisconsin. Jim grew up in Adams and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School. Jim spent his life working at H. Monroe Inc. which had a repair shop, auto body shop, and pulpwood company throughout the years.
Jim started working in the family business at an early age. He had a natural-born talent in all things metal, grease, and engines which quickly earned him the nickname “monkey”. Jim was one of the best fabricators and diesel mechanics around. He saw beauty in what others would call “junk” and could bring new life to these machines. Two of his most famous creations were his bright purple car known as the “ZZ Top Car” and a pup trailer known as a “jimbilt” trailer. If there was a mechanical problem, Jim had the solution.
Jim had an infectious zest for life and was always around to provide a helping hand to those who needed it with an utter determination to “get something done.” Although he was a quiet man, his friendly nature attracted people to him. He had a clever sense of humor and if you knew him, chances are he had a special nickname for you. He enjoyed just “doing life” with his wife, Mariann (Roseberry). He was a devoted father to three children, Jill, Lisa, and James “Ki” and two grandchildren, Brookelynn and Bosten. Other than all things machinery and pulpwood, Jim enjoyed his Sunday visits with his daughter Lisa, his weekly phone calls from his daughter Jill, hanging out with his son Ki, looking after his dogs, watching live music, going to car shows with Raymee, and spending time with relatives and friends down at the pond.
Loved ones that cleared the path for Jim are his parents, Hubert and Belva Monroe; sister, Patsy Chavez; brother, David Monroe; brother-in-law, Roger Marti and nephews, Louis Premo and Daniel Monroe.
Loved ones that will miss Jim until they meet again are:
Wife: Mariann Monroe of Adams, WI
Daughter: Jill (Justin) Boid of Verona, WI
Daughter: Lisa Monroe of Coloma, WI
Son: Ki Monroe of Adams, WI
Granddaughter: Brookelynn Boid of Verona, WI
Grandson: Bosten Boid of Verona, WI
Sister: Penny (Hank) Youngs of Shelley, ID
Sister: Mary (Code) Erdmann of Hot Springs, AK
Sister: Teresa (Robert) Marti of Arkdale, WI
Brother: John Monroe of Waianae, HI
Sister: Julie (Eric) Van Buskirk of Chesterfield, VA
Sister: Lori Marti of Adams, WI
Sister: Michelle (Corey) Graff of Waupaca, WI
He is further survived by many in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives, and great friends.
Thoughts and prayers with you
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. He was the best. I will miss him.
Mari, Jill, and families
Our sincere condolences on your loss. There are no words that fully express how sorry we are, but please know that you are all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great guy and will be missed by so many. You are all in my prayers.
Mariann and family, I’m sadden by the news of Jim. I have so many fond memories of you guys. Mariann, may our dear Lord help you and the family through this time. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am sorry for your loss. I remember going to the Monroe’s when I was a kid with my dad, Arnold Craft, and seeing Jim working in the shop. I remember him as always being friendly and kind to my sister and I. RIP Jim Monroe!
Condolences to the family
It’s so hard to say goodbye when you have 64 years of memories. This is not fair. I prayed to God and my Mom and Dad not to take him away. There is a hole in my heart and soul. Rest in peace Jimmy. Love your little sister Teresa.
Our sympathy goes out to the Monroe family. Jim will be greatly missed by many, he was a good man. RIP Jim.
Jim was a great guy and was nice to learn a few things from him. Condolences to the family.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all who love Jim. I remember Jim from AF High School for his gentle demeanor and his sincere kind smile. Rest In Peace.
Jim & Marie Fitzsimmons
So sorry for the loss. Jim was a fine man that I liked very much,was very friendly.
So Sorry for your loss Jim was a great friend. We went to grade school together. wishing you all the best and hold on to each other for support and know he is in the good Lords hands now.
We will miss you Jim
Mariann and family, we were so very sad to hear of Jim’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Dear Mari and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. There are no words. I know you are heartbroken. Take care of each other. May you find peace peace in memories and love shared.💞
Mari please know you are in our prayers. I met Jim only a few times but he was so kind. We are so deeply sorry for you and your family’s loss. ❤
Our deepest sympathies during this difficult time, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss
Mariann, and all of Jim’s family. May peace be with all of you at this difficult time as we all remember the good times. Jim will be forever remembered by us. He made and repaired machinery and trucks many times for the farming industry. We pray that Jim and all his loved ones find comfort in knowing he was wonderful, special man. Sending hugs
Our sincere condolences to Jim’s Family. He was a good man and will be missed by so many people. It was always nice to run into him at the store around town. He was an outstanding man in the pulp cutting industry here in Adams County for many years.
Our sincere condolences to Jim’s Family. He was a good man and will be missed by so many people. Hold the great family times close and they will help you during this time. It was always nice to run into him at the store around town. He was an outstanding man in the pulp cutting industry here in Adams County for many years.
Our family was so saddened to learn of Jim’s passing! Our condolences to all of you! Jim was always such a kind, friendly guy and always a joy to run into. He was always so helpful when Skooter first got into driving log truck and our kids have fond memories of going to the shop as do I frm when I was a kid and my Grandpa would swing over there to see a much younger Jim as he was friends with Hubie (thats the name my memory recalls although sadly I dont remember very much abt Jim’s dad anymore)
Although I only ran into him from time to time in the grocery store parking lot or somewhere near there in the last 10 years or so it was always nice knowing I’d get a hello and a smile and sometimes if he felt “chatty” he’d ask how Skooter or the kids were. Which was always so thoughtful of him. This obituary was a nice tribute to him and the man he was, I hope everyone’s memories will bring them comfort and eventual peace! Im so very sorry for the huge loss of him in your lives. He will always be with you in spirit and as you remember things hes said or things he would likely say to you. Please take care or one another Mari and kids and never forget how very much he loved you all! May he rest in peace until youre all together again and then may the good times last for all eternity!
So sorry for your loss, Mari. Hugs for comfort and many prayers for peace during this sad time.
We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with your family. Jim was always right there whenever anyone called on him, just an all around great guy!
So sorry for your loss. There are no words to make the hurt go away. Prayers sent to you all.
Im so sorry for the passing of Jim he has left all family and friends much to soon from my younger years I’ve seen Jim here and there and he was always friendly and people just enjoyed being around him so I’m so sorry for his Family and there loss !!
Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and comfort in His goodness. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear. I am so grateful for coming up this summer to see Jimmy and all of you who were home. Love you all, Cuz Judi Olson Krueger
Mari and family, so sorry for your loss!!! Jim was a great guy that will be missed.
Mariann and family, we are so sorry for loss of your dear Jim he will be missed by everyone who new him. Sincere condolences 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I am so sorry to hear of jim’s passing. he and rick were great friends. There will be more laughter in heaven..I can only imagine!!
Mariann, Jill, Lisa, Ki and family we are so sorry for your loss. Jim was one of the best, always there for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of him.
Mary and Ki so sorry for your loss. He was a super nice guy and a great friend. Our prayers are with you. Jim and Peggy Krueger
Teresa and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to the family . In the last few years we had many good conversations when l would stop at the shop ,Jim seemed to keep track of many people that we went to school with as well as others from the area . I will miss his wisdom and sense of humor ..
Marianne and family
I cannot imagine the hole left in your soul. Cling to the beautiful memories in your life. Pray to the Lord to send the Holy Spirit onto your family to give you all peace in this storm.
Remember the Love
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincere condolences to all of Jim’s family….please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad and difficult time. May God wrap his arms around your family and bring you comfort and peace……for as long as you need. God Bless your family. The Gervais Family
Peace and Love to all grieving. Our energies of Love are never diminished by death, but rather they are exposed and seen as being more powerful and brilliant than we ever knew. Memories are truth reminders and that is what will always see us through. No one is ever truely gone once they have made a home in our hearts. My sympathies, empathies, Love and energies to you Jill, your family and all who knew this manificent man, Jim.
Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Scott and Becky Pease, Erin and Brett
Mariann, You are in our thoughts. We are so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss!
Mariann & family,
Sorry for your family’s loss. May your memories help you through the darkest of days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Special thoughts an prayers to all the family members .
So sorry for your loss. We hope Marianna to stay strong with your kids and family. You have a special group! Tom and Terri Harvey Beversdorf
Terri is thinking how hard the loss will be for Lisa, too.
My Sincere Sympathy for the passing of your dear Jim. May God Bless & comfort all of you during this very sad time.
Mari, Ki and family –
We are so sorry for your loss! We are thinking of you during this sad, sad time.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss.
Sending prayers of comfort at this very difficult time. RIP Jim
Such a huge loss to his community! He was truly a great man. So sorry for his family and the huge loss. Prayers for you!
So Sorry for your loss.
Jill-We are truly sorry for yur loss…..yur family is in our prayers.
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Always enjoyed our talks when I took my trucks for repair. Peace be with your family. RIP Jim.
Our deepest sympathies to your family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry, Mari and family. Sending love and prayers.
So sorry for your family’s loss. We are sending hugs and prayers to all of your family at this most difficult time. Dan & Donnau
So sorry for your loss, I remember Jim being friends with my brother Nels. Sending prayers.
My deepest sympathy to his family ❤
From all of us at North Central Utility our sincere condolences with the loss Jim. Many of us have known him for many years. One of the best.
My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Condolences on behalf of the entire Bloss family to the lifelong friends of the Monroe family. Jim was a unique individual with many talents and sense of humor. He will be missed by many.
Marianne and family
I am so sorry for your loss! I pray that GOD grant you peace and comfort at this time of great loss!
Marianne and family,
So sorry to hear your husband Jim has past away. You’re in my thoughts and prayers, Blessed be!
Heartbreaking for your entire family…hugs to all.
Marianne and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your friends and family and all your memories help you thru this difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
So sorry to hear of Jim passing away. He will be greatly missed. My step-dad Paul Lueth worked for his dad Hubert years ago. Wonderful family. He helped my family many times . Repairing lawnmowers. My thoughts are with you. Always friends. PATTY.
Mariann and family—-We know your heart must be broken. Lean on the Lord and your friends during this difficult time. May Jim live on in your wonderful memories of him. Our sincere condolences. Kathy and Pete
Hugs! Sending prayers and love during this difficult time.
he was a great man miss gonna miss stoping in at the shop
What a lovely tribute. Thinking of you all.
It grieved us to hear about Jim passing away and just can’t hardly believe it. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of sorrow. May the Lord Bless you and keep you in His Love and tender mercies.
Our sympathy to Jim’s family at this sad time. May good memories help you through your sorrow. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
I’m so saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. His entire family & all of his many friends are in our thoughts & prayers, now & moving forward with his loss.
Sorry for your family loss, Jim was a very helpful guy and a friendly person!
Marianne and family
So very sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers
Teresa and family. Deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May your memories give you some comfort in getting through this most difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
My sincere condolences to the entire family. So very sorry for your loss.
Sorry too hear of Jim,s death, He was a top notch mechanic, G. Barnes
Our condolences
My family is so sadden for your family loss. Keeping you all in our prayers in Oklahoma.
Sorry for your loss Jim was a good person , had Him work on my trucks and always did a great job. He will be missed .RIP
So sorry for your family’s loss. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time to all. RIP Jim!
So very sorry for your family’s loss
We are so sorry. Jim was one of the good guys. Sending prayers for comfort and peace. You are all in our thoughts.
I am so very sorry for your loss Mariann and the entire family has my deepest condolences.
I’m so sorry on your families lost.
I cannot put into word how much I will miss my sweet, strong, funny, talented, and lovable brother. Rest In Peace ❤️