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Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Thursday, April 10th at St. Lucy’s Parish, 3101 Drexel Avenue, at 11am. A visitation hour will be held prior to the memorial service between 10-11am.
James “Jim” Shea, aged 92, passed away at his home in Mount Pleasant, WI, surrounded by family. Jim was born in Eau Claire, WI. He served in the United States Army. After his service, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He went on to earn his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Jim was the first professor hired at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, and taught in the geology department for more than thirty years. He was particularly proud of his service to the geology field in editing The Journal of Geological Education. A talented educator, the National Association of Geoscience Teachers created an award named after him and honored him as the first recipient (see photos). Jim was a voracious reader and shared his love of reading with his family. Jim loved scientific discovery, and he continued to learn and explore his entire life. Jim also enjoyed woodworking, creating pieces of furniture that his family will treasure for years to come. Jim loved to travel, exploring new places with his best friend and wife, JoAnn. Above all, Jim cherished time spent with his family. He had a deep love and respect for his parents, as well as his brothers and sisters. Jim truly treasured time spent with his children and grandchildren.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife JoAnn to whom he was married for 65 years. Together they raised two children: Joseph Shea (Michelle) and Jill Schmitt (Bryan). Jim adored his six grandchildren: Elizabeth Seigel (Benjamin), Samuel Schmitt, Joseph Schmitt, Angela Schmitt, Megan Lamberton (Charles), and Kaitlin Behrend (Max). He was fortunate to have one great-grandson, his namesake Leo James Lamberton (parents Megan and Charles). Jim is also survived by nine brothers and sisters: Patricia Farber, Mary Baskfield, Judy McGrath, Michael Shea, David Shea, Richard Shea, Carole Sleight, Daniel Shea, and Julie Selz, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Gerry and Bud, his sister, Kathleen Coons, and his brother, Tom Shea.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Thursday, April 10th at St. Lucy’s Parish, 3101 Drexel Avenue, at 11am. A visitation hour will be held prior to the memorial service between 10-11am.
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