James David Cologna
NORWAY — James David Cologna, 89, of Norway, passed away early Friday morning, October 27, 2023 at Evergreen Meadows Assisted Living in Norway.
He was born on December 8, 1933 in Norway, Mich., son of Alphonse and Isabelle (Duby) Cologna. James graduated from Norway High School in 1952 then earned his bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University.
James served in the United States Army from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1956. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
On June 18, 1960, he married the former Barbara Wall. She preceded him in death on September 10, 2018.
James worked for Clairmont Transfer for 26 years as a CPA. He was also the Village of Powers clerk for over 30 years.
He played baseball, bowled, coached baseball, enjoyed being at camp, and was an avid Packer fan. James was a member of the Lions Club for several years and served as their president for six years.
He is survived by children, Karen (Jerry) Hubbard of Stephenson, Kathy Cologna of Powers, Michael (Tami) Cologna of Green Bay, Beth (Al) Hart of Norway and Lisa Cologna of Suamico, Wis.; grandchildren, Jacob (Molly), Kristen (Jake), Katie (Doug) Nikki (Logan), Luke, Emily, Jason, Casey, Parker, and Lauren (Chad); and great-grandchild, Perrie.
in addition to his parents and wife, James was preceded in death by siblings, Robert Cologna, Larry Cologna and Betty Gronowski.
Visitation will be on Friday, November 3 from 11 a.m. to noon (Central Time) at St. John Neumann Church in Spalding. The Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at noon with Rev. Benny Mathew officiating.
A committal service and military honors will immediately follow in Norway Township Cemetery. There will be an informal gathering the Sidetrack Restaurant in Powers at 3 p.m. to share some memories of Jim.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. John Neumann Church, N16150 Pine Ave., Spalding, MI 49886 or to the Dementia Society of American by mail to P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or online www.DementiaSociety.org/donate.
A special thank you to the wonderful caring staff at Evergreen Meadows Memory Care Unit and OSF Hospice for the loving care given to Jim.
A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net.
The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Cologna family.