James "Jimbo" Bockholt, age 72, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital.
Jimbo was born on February 2, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Lucille (Himsel) Bockholt. In 1948 the family moved to the Spirit area where Jim attended Liberty School and Rib Lake High School. Jimbo served his country in the US Army for 2 years. Jim later moved to Tomahawk where he held various jobs until his retirement. Jim's greatest pride was his German shepherd, King, he and King were often seen walking the streets of Tomahawk visiting with people. An accident 4 years ago left Jimbo paralyzed and a resident of Golden Age Nursing Home.
Surviving Jim are:
2 Sisters, Elaine (Frank) Ulrich Ogema
Donna (Gary) Kelley Colona, IL
Brother, Don (Mary) Bockholt Atoka, Tennessee
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother, John "Jack" Bockholt, Sister, Marge Mitchell, 2 nephews, John and Tom Kelley, and a great grand niece, Kennidy Ulrich.