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James H. Mills
1943 – 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT - James "Jim" H. Mills, 79 years old, of Mount Pleasant, WI, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at Ridgewood Care Center.
He was born in Kenosha, WI on September 1, 1943, to the late Henry and Helen (Grade) Mills. He attended and graduated from Bradford High School in 1961 and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from UW Madison. He was a Computer Technician for many companies throughout the years. He married Carole Gemig on March 10, 1984. They nearly celebrated 39 years together.
Jim was an avid tennis, golf and cribbage player. He liked to ride his bicycle and motorcycle. He was always asking "Where we going out to eat?" He was a tad competitive playing mini golf and loved to be around his family. His children and grandchildren were his biggest accomplishments.
Along with his wife, Carole Mills; he is survived by his children: Andy (Sarah) Mills, Kerrie Heinko, and Rich Mills; stepchildren: Kelly (Eric) Drucks, Brian (Sarah) Kriederman, and Jon (Holly) Kriederman; grandchildren: Claire and Helen Mills, Nick, Mike and Matt Drucks, Cole and Ethan Kriederman, and Dustin Skorupinski; and his "sister-cousin" Dr. Julia Strand.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Flynn.
Memorial visitation will be held at Proko Funeral Home on Saturday March 11, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Noon. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin, 10909 W. Greenfield Ave., Ste. 201, West Allis, WI 53214.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
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Jim Roy
March 11, 2023
To the Mills family "When someone as special as Jim dies, the grief feels unbearable. Just know Jim's legacy will live on through the many lives he touched. Jim was a great human being, great personality, kind friendly. always ready to laugh. Jim will always be a cherished member of the RED DEVIL cross country team.
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Jim Roy
Royal Oak, Michigan
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Chuck Limpert
March 8, 2023
A good person. I always enjoyed our friendship. My sympathy to entire family.
Roger and Vonda Sczepanski
March 5, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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