James A. Lotspaih, 77, passed away in the Lincoln Village Convalescent Center, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, January 26, 2008. He was born in Milwaukee on Sept. 13, 1930, the son of the late Andrew and Rosemary (nee: Desotell) Lotspaih. On August 29, 1959, in St. Nicholas Catholic Church Milwaukee, he was united in marriage to the former Arlene M. Zingsheim. Mr. Lotspaih worked as a siding installer for numerous contractors in the Milwaukee Area. He was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Dover and the Union Grove Knights of Columbus # 4106. Mr. Lotspaih was an avid hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman, golfer, and dog trainer. He also enjoyed archery with his wife Arlene. Surviving are his beloved wife Arlene children; Lynn (Mike) McMahon of Racine, Jamie (Brad Davis) Shirland of Salina, KS, and Tracy (Bert) Ramsey of Racine; 11 grandchildren, Christopher (Tammy) McMahon, Melissa (Max Adrian) McMahon., Kelly McMahon, Michael McMahon, April (Jeff) Gruhen, Amanda Shirland, Jeremy Shirland, Jordan Shirland, Tiff’ny Duvall, Joe Duvall, and Alyssa Duvall; 4 great-grandchildren, Michela, Brooke, Caleb and Kelynn; brother Ronald (Beverly) Lotspaih of Jackson, WI; sister-in-law Ruth Wendland of Milwaukee. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive him. His Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3035 Drexel Ave., at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 31st, with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the Mass. A special thanks to the Community Care Partnership Program, Dr. Manne and the entire staff at the Lincoln Village Convalescent Center for the care given to James.
Sherry Nisen Martin says
Dear Lotspaih family, I am deeply sorry for your loss.I have fond memories of you all. Jim was always a very pleasant man. He always was interested in us and very nice to be around. My God wrap his loving arms around him.And may He comfort you all during this time of grief. Blessings to you all. Sherry
Rita (Schoen) Hart says
I have many fond memories of Jim and Arlene; my friend Jamie and Lynn’s parents.
When I first met the Lotspaih’s Jim had a big blue station wagon that he carried his tools of the trade; at that time Arlene was rolling her own and they were raising three beautiful girls and two well-behaved dogs! Other memories include Jim siding my parents home, him picking us up from CCD and Arlene’s beautiful hairdos and pretty lipstick! “The good old days.”
I am sorry for your loss. I hope that the memories of the past can somehow bring you all comfort and peace.
I will remember your dad and husband always!
Love, Rita
Mark & Linda (Lotspaih) Gildner says
I am sorry for your loss, Uncle Jimmy was a kind and gentle man and I will always have fond memories of him.