James Shire Obituary
Age 92, passed away peacefully May 5, 2025. Beloved Husband of Gloria (Dziurdziewski) for 69 years and Father of Colleen (Keith) Triebenbach and Doug Shire, Grandfather of Jeremy (Lauren) Triebenbach and Josh Triebenbach and Great-Grandfather of Tyler and Brooks Triebenbach. Also survived by nieces, nephews and many good friends
Jim was a Korean War Veteran and was the Past Post Commander of American Legion Cudworth Post 23. He retired from AT&T Western Electric and loved to bowl and play baseball in his free time. Jim was a long time member of the Polish Center Of Wisconsin and spent many hours volunteering there.
A visitation will be held on Friday May 30, 2025 at Holy Family Parish, 4825 N. Wildwood Avenue, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin from 10 AM to 12:00PM with A Celebration of Life Mass at Noon.
Jim's family would like to thank Horizon Hospice for their excellent and loving care.
The family asks that Memorials be directed to Holy Family Parish, Kinship Community Food Pantry or the Polish Center of Wisconsin.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
529 West Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
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