James R. Schram
September 11, 1939 - February 24, 2020
        

Born to Eternal Life on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 80. Jim is survived by his beloved wife Joann of 61 years; children Cheryl (Bill) Millot & Dave (Mary Ann) Schram; grandchildren Mitch Millot, Crystie (Dan) Maroo, Kevin Millot, Matt Schram & Eric Schram; great-grandchildren Dominic, Jace, Logan & Valerie; sister Diane (David) Sterle; brothers Jon Schram & Jeff (Nancy) Schram; nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Eleanor.

Jim married his high school sweetheart Joann Bitz on October 25, 1958, then lived and worked in Milwaukee until moving to Hartland in 1965 to raise his family and then finally settling in Sullivan in 1985. Jim worked for 35 years as an electrician at Rexnord until his retirement in 2001. Upon his retirement, Jim enjoyed traveling and began his hobby in wood scrollwork, creating and gifting his beautiful keepsakes and masterpieces to family and friends.

Jim was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, always willing to lend a hand with a moment's notice. He enjoyed camping, fishing, family summer vacations at Long Lake, playing cards, watching sports – especially the Green Bay Packers and NASCAR – and just spending time with family and friends. Jim's faith was very important to him, often volunteering time at St. Charles, Hartland, and St. Mary Help of Christians, Sullivan.

Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at Noon on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, W856 State Road 18, Sullivan, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mary HOC Church, ProHealth Regional Cancer Center, or AngelsGrace Hospice are appreciated.