James (Jim) Lange Lauerman

Jim was born on Jan. 20, 1933, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Raymond M. and Neva Lange Lauerman. Jim grew up in Marinette and attended Lourdes. He graduated in 1952 from Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N.H., and in 1956 from Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, Washington D.C. Jim served his country honorably as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. He was a navigator with the 58th Fighter Interceptor Squadron.

Jim married the former Maureen Pfankuch on Aug. 18, 1956, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Marinette, Wis. Jim was a manager/buyer for Lauerman Bros Department Store, as well as a member of the board of directors and the secretary. In addition, he was owner and board member of Marble Arms in Gladstone. He also served as a board member at First of American Bank, Little River Country Club, and a past president of TwiCees.

Jim is a former member of the Menominee Rotary Club and the Marinette Kiwanis Club. He was a 59-year member of the Marinette Elks Club Lodge 1313. Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors with his sons, grandsons and the guys at camp. There were many special times with family and friends; golfing, boating, card playing and traveling.

Jim was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. He is survived by his family: wife, Maureen; daughters, Kim Cooney (dec. Stephen), Shawn Lauerman (Bret Haley), Michelle Lauerman, Katia de Roche Avillez (Antonio) AFS student from Brazil; son, Craig Lauerman (Nickie); brother, Raymond (Nibs) Lauerman (Jane); 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his son, James Lange Lauerman Jr.; and son-in-law, Stephen Cooney.

Friends may visit with family at Holy Family Parish (Lourdes), 2735 Taylor St., Marinette, Wis., on Saturday, May 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by the funeral service Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Marinette, Wis. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the James Lange Lauerman Jr. Memorial Scholarship, in memory of his son. A special thanks to Susie Sutherland, R.N., Prevea and Linda Kamp, R.N., DeVita for their care and support.