James Frederick Wohlrabe
James Frederick Wohlrabe, 91, was born to eternal life at the Aristrocrat Nursing Center in Naples, Fla., on December 18, 2014.
He leaves his dear wife of 67 years, Joan; loving children Mary (Thomas) Domer and Judy (Timothy) Knurr of Milwaukee, Wis., Bo (Ethel) Wohlrabe of Nashville, Tenn., Robert Wohlrabe of Naples, Jeannie (Jack) Iannello of Maple Grove, Minn.; and sister-in law Virginia Merck of Little Rock, Ark. He will be remembered fondly by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by sons James and Thomas; brother Thomas and wife Charlene of Des Moines; and brother-in law John Merck of Little Rock.
Born in Oconomowoc, Wis., he met his bride Joan during World War II at a USO dance in Little Rock. James attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and began his engineering career as a plastics tool and die designer in Milwaukee. Among other designs, Jim fashioned one of the first automotive battery cases and a plastic mold for the electric carving knife. He retired as Chief Operations Officer from Tulip Corporation at age 68.
Jim and Joan lived happily for many years in Shorewood, Wis., active in St. Robert Parish and School activities.
While golf, travel, bowling, the Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers were near and dear to Jim’s heart, he and Joan loved dancing — so much so that they sold their snow blower and gleefully shuffled off to retirement in Sun City Center and Naples.
During retirement years, Jim was also an active member in the Knights of Columbus with Prince of Peace Parish in Sun City Center.
As devoted family and friends will attest, his was a life well lived.
The family held a private service. Memorial contributions are welcomed to St. Robert Parish and School at 4019 N. Farwell Ave., Shorewood, WI 53211.
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He leaves his dear wife of 67 years, Joan; loving children Mary (Thomas) Domer and Judy (Timothy) Knurr of Milwaukee, Wis., Bo (Ethel) Wohlrabe of Nashville, Tenn., Robert Wohlrabe of Naples, Jeannie (Jack) Iannello of Maple Grove, Minn.; and sister-in law Virginia Merck of Little Rock, Ark. He will be remembered fondly by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by sons James and Thomas; brother Thomas and wife Charlene of Des Moines; and brother-in law John Merck of Little Rock.
Born in Oconomowoc, Wis., he met his bride Joan during World War II at a USO dance in Little Rock. James attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and began his engineering career as a plastics tool and die designer in Milwaukee. Among other designs, Jim fashioned one of the first automotive battery cases and a plastic mold for the electric carving knife. He retired as Chief Operations Officer from Tulip Corporation at age 68.
Jim and Joan lived happily for many years in Shorewood, Wis., active in St. Robert Parish and School activities.
While golf, travel, bowling, the Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers were near and dear to Jim’s heart, he and Joan loved dancing — so much so that they sold their snow blower and gleefully shuffled off to retirement in Sun City Center and Naples.
During retirement years, Jim was also an active member in the Knights of Columbus with Prince of Peace Parish in Sun City Center.
As devoted family and friends will attest, his was a life well lived.
The family held a private service. Memorial contributions are welcomed to St. Robert Parish and School at 4019 N. Farwell Ave., Shorewood, WI 53211.
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