James “Jim” Kinkema

James Edward Kinkema, born July 11, 1926 to Cornelius and Olive Kinkema, passed peacefully August 20, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin after a life well lived.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jim grew up in the midst of the depression, raised with values, which he lived by and one day instilled in his children, and they in turn in theirs.

A hard worker his entire life, he started his career with Ma Bell, devoting over 45 years to the company and the people it served. An Army Veteran, he proudly served our country, with dignity and respect.

He and Charlotte met at a dance, enjoyed 65 years as a married couple, they were blessed with two children and a full life. They two enjoyed traveling the worlds, shared a deep unconditional love for each other and their family and lived a faith filled life.

An avid Packers fan and season ticket holder since WWII, it’s been said that he encouraged Vince Lombardi and the team at a game –  a story he enjoyed telling. Jim lived life to the fullest.

A caring, Christian man, Jim will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by his family and friends. Jim is survived by his son James (Betsy), son-in-law Brad Dinsmoor and grandsons Trevor and Derek Dinsmoor.

Jim is now reunited with his loving wife of 65 years, Charlotte, who he loved and cared for during her journey with Alzheimer’s, their daughter Jerilyn, and his sister Janet (Jim) Moor.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM, followed by a service at 6:00 PM. He will be laid to rest privately at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the American Council of the Blind.