James Ralph Bartz (Jim), 65, born on November 27, 1946 went to see Jesus, His Blessed Savior, on May 19, 2012. He was a wonderfully kind and generous man with a great sense of humor, who will be deeply missed by his loving wife and best friend of almost 44 years Bonnie (nee Handley) Bartz.  Father of Vicki (Dane) Heinzen.  Grandfather of Hannah Heinzen.  Brother of Mary (Robert Curasi) Feldner.  Brother-in-law of Barbara Bartz and Sharon (Douglas) McCarthy.  Uncle of Julie (Terry) Moll, Kim, Dennis (Mary), Dawn, Daniel (Judith), Michele and Brian Feldner, Guy (Kim) and John Jr (Kristin) Bartz, Jessie (Bryan Kizior) Rock, Gary (Karen) Fezzey, DJ (Manda) and Derik (Suzy) Wantland, Colleen (Mark) Kiel, Suzy, Douglas, Jimmy and Kristin McCarthy.  Great-uncle of 26 and great-great uncle of 5.  Loving daddy of his kitty Winston.  Also survived by adopted family Jerry and Pattie Manz, and many other great friends and family. Jim is preceded in death by his infant son James Jr, parents Albert and Esther Bartz, in-laws Clarence and Lillian Handley, brother John Bartz, sister Patricia Wantland, nephews James Feldner, Jr, Patrick Feldner and Joseph Fezzey. 

Funeral Service will be Thursday May 24 at 10:30 AM at Victory International Fellowship, 3285 N. Calhoun Rd. Brookfield followed by burial at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Visitation Wednesday from 4-7PM. AT THE FUNERAL HOME. 

Jim was the owner of JB Auto for 40 years with locations through the years in Milwaukee and Washington County.  His passion was car sales and auctions, restoring and fixing cars with his friends and family.  Jim loved helping others even doing mission trips to help those in need.  Jim was baptized and attended Victory International Fellowship Church.  Jim drove in the fast lane of life to its fullest. Special thanks to those who cared for Jim during his brief illness.