James "Jim" Arrowood , of Lily, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 peacefully at home. He was 81 years old. He was born on January 11, 1934 in Polar, a son of Louis and Elva (Lambert) Arrowood. He married Norma Ingalls on April 28, 1956 in Kenosha. She survives.
He served in the United States Marine Corps for three years and was honorably discharged in 1956 as a Sergeant.
James was a longtime employee of A. O. Smith in Milwaukee. He retired as a Supervisor in December of 1988 and moved to Lily.
He was a member of the National Rifle Association for many years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening in his "Garden of Weed'n", and following the Green Bay Packers.
Survivors including his wife are three daughters, Vickie Guthrie, Sheboygan, Joleen (Tom) Thiermann, Grafton, Nancy Arrowood, Grafton; three sons, Jim (Sandy) Arrowood, Lily, Terry Arrowood, Grafton, Wesley (Patty) Arrowood, Grafton; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; three sisters, Emily (Darrell) Wilke, Sheboygan, Kathleen (Tom) Mervyn, Lily, Cindy (Roger) Benishek, Antigo; a brother, Tim (Lisa) Spencer, Lily.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Mary Jane "Fluff" Tackett, Mildred Rauhut, and Susan Pelky.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Wes Jedras officiating. Burial will take place in Bent Cemetery where military rites will be conducted. Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday until the time of services.
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I have so many great memories of Uncle Jim that it is difficult to mention them all. He was truly a Great Man who I will always remember with Love and Respect. My heart goes out to family and friends who knew him. No one who has ever met my Uncle Jim could not say that he didn't make a difference in their lives. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My apologies for not being able to attend.
With a Heavy Heart,
Steven Cole
Aunt Norma, I am so sorry for your loss. My Dad will miss his rare visits to see you and Jim. We can not make it as we just found out today. Blessings and kisses to you. Love from Debbie, and my dad Lauron
He was such a wonderful husband and father. He loved my sister Norma unconditionally. I will miss his gentle voice. He always called me Kay Kay. Love to my Sister Norma and Family.
Aunt Norma, Iam sorry for your Loss, Havent seen you in along time but i remember Jims smile and your Laughter when i was a child, Iam thinking of you
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