James Wood

Obituary of James Robert Wood

James Robert Wood, 78, Whitewater, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 at his home. Jim was born on February 11, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to Samuel and Anne (Jandow) Wood. He graduated from Greendale High School in 1957. On June 15, 1957 he married Darlene Gellings in St.Martins, WI. Jim served his country in the Air Force Reserves from 1957-1963. He was attached to the 440th Troop Carrier Wing at Mitchell Field, Milwaukee. He repaired aircraft engines and was activated for the Cuban Missile Crisis. He owned Jim's Enco gas station and repair. Jim was a salesman for Monarch Auto Parts in Hales Corners and later became a real estate agent for Century 21. He owned Wood Reality in Whitewater. He and Darlene also owned DJ's Mercantile in downtown Whitewater. Jim loved hunting and fishing. He loved people and people loved him. He could make anyone laugh and made them feel important. He became a father figure to many. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Darlene; children, Sam (Kris) Wood, Oshkosh, WI, June (Michael) Rairick Sr., Florida, Jo Barrow, Janesville, WI, Bill (Heidi) Wood, Whitewater; grandchildren, Ben, Bryan, Kelly, Lindsay, Rachael, Michael, Amy, Christy, Samuel, Josiah, Brynn, Ellery, Grace and Nate, 8 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Chuck and Tom and three sisters, Judy, Susie and Cindy. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Martha and brother Eddie. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 11:00am at the First English Lutheran Church, 401 W. Main St. Whitewater, WI. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Whitewater, WI. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00am until the time of the service. As an expression of sympathy, you may wish to consider memorials to First English Lutheran Church. The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com
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Visitation

NOV 18. 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM First English Lutheran Church Whitewater, WI, US, 53190

Service

NOV 18. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM First English Lutheran Church Whitewater, WI, US, 53190
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