James E. Truman, age 74, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah, Wisconsin.
Jim was born on September 8, 1941 in Minnesota to Earl & Marion Truman; the first of 12 kids. After high school, Jim entered into the US Navy. He worked for many years at Milsco Manufacturing Company in Milwaukee as a welder. On June 26, 1942, he was married to his love, Shirley, in Milwaukee. Jim & Shirley were longtime residents of the Milwaukee area, but moved to Tomahawk after their retirement in 1996. He loved fishing and spending time with his family. Shirley & Jim enjoyed going out to dinner and listening to his musically talented brothers and sisters play music. Jim was very devoted to his faith and belonged to St. Mary Catholic Church, in Tomahawk.
Jim Truman is survived by,
Daughter, Cindy (Brad) Robbins of West Bend
Son, James Truman, Jr. of Milwaukee
Mother, Marion Johnson of Milwaukee
Jim is further survived by 2 grandchildren, 11 siblings, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. from Krueger Family Funeral Home. Deacon Darrell Smerz will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Krueger Family Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at noon. Military rites will be held at the gravesite.
Krueger Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. You may view the obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com