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James Windsor Obituary
Preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Patricia (nee Conway); parents, Dorothy and John C. Windsor, Sr.; and brother, John C. "Jack" Windsor, Jr.
Cherished husband and best friend of Louise "Weezie"; Loving father of Heather (Phil) Kloer, Bridget (Jim) Richter, and Tally (Dale) Peters; and Louise's children, K.C. (David) Poulos, Kelly (Bernie) Gunn, Sheila (Kurt) Reynertson and Michael Doyle; Proud "Poppy" of 10 grandchildren. Further survived by brother, Charles, "Ted" (Barbara) Windsor and sister-in-law, Peggie Windsor.
His generous heart, his optimistic love of life and delight in family and friends made him a pleasure to be with. He was an accomplished raconteur, a devoted Packer fan, and he played a mean hand of poker. He was inveterately curious about all that life had to offer and was a voracious reader. Jim enjoyed woodworking, golf, hunting, traveling, and gardening. A member of the Town Club, he was also a past president of the Cedar Ridge Condominium Association Board, past member of Ozaukee Country Club, Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Nee-Pe-Nauk and Ducks Unlimited.
Jim graduated from Milwaukee Country Day School; Phillips Academy, Andover, MA; and with honors, from University of Wisconsin- Madison in Mechanical Engineering. After serving four years in the USAF during the Korean conflict, Jim worked for Louis Allis Company and Arthur Smith Industries. He ended his career as Vice-President and General Manager of Dayton Industries, a division of W.W. Grainger.
After retiring, Jim was an active volunteer with Big Brothers/Sisters of Ozaukee County. In Immokalee, FL, he was a tutor at the D.R.I.L.L. Academy and a mentor with the Take Stock In Children program, as well as, a second-grade tutor at Seagate Elementary School, Naples, FL.
A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church, 2700 West Mequon Road at the corner of Range Line Road in Mequon, on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 11:30 AM. The family will greet friends at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until time of Mass. Interment will be private. In loving memory of Jim, memorials in his name may be made to Sojourner Truth House, P.O. Box 080319, Milwaukee, WI 53208 or the American Heart Association, 660 E. Mason, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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Dianne Jordan
February 2, 2005
I worked with Jim for many years at Doerr Electric. It was always a joy to work with him. My sincerest sympathies to his family.
Patty Childs
January 26, 2005
My prayers are with you all. May God's healing embrace your family in sweet memories of happy times and love.
Terry MacDonald
January 19, 2005
I appreciated that Mr. Windsor served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. I salute this veteran.
Commander Beth Jones
January 19, 2005
Jim and Weezie were such an important part of the DRILL Academy education tutoring program. When Jim became ill and could not continue to tutor our candidates in the program, we were concerned about he an Weezie. Mostly we missed his smiling face and support for our program. Jim was such a great man with true character. He taught our candidates not only education but he taught and demonstrated character and morality. Thank you Jim and Weezie for what you have done to enhance our program and the youth of Collier County.
Keith Zirtzlaff
January 19, 2005
I worked with Jim when he was V.P. at Doerr Electric, in Cedarburg, WI. He was a great boss, a fair man, and a very nice person.
Terry MacDonald
January 18, 2005
I appreciated that Mr. Windsor served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. I salute this veteran.
Wayne Shimkus
January 17, 2005
Jim was a Great Boss and a Good Friend, he will be missed
Ronald Diestler
January 17, 2005
I worked with Jim at Louis Allis and Doerr Electric. He was a fine man and a pleasure to work with.
Jack Carbone
January 17, 2005
Jim was a great friend for more than 20 years. What I loved the most about Jim was his complete honesty and friendship
Jack
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