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James W. Roeder

March 26, 1932 - November 19, 2020
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Saturday 11/28, 10:00 am - 11:45 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Saturday 11/28, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Wisconsin Memorial Park
13235 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to your local food pantry or the Christmas Clearing Council to help those in need.

Jim was reunited with his late wife Shirley (nee Chikalla), special friend Esther Boelter, and brother David Roeder on November 19, 2020 at age 88. Loving father Jerry (Judy) Roeder and Mary Gambrel. Proud grandpa of Erich (Ashley) Roeder, Emily and Greta Gambrel. Great-grandpa of Easton and Colton. Dear brother of Barbara and Karen (Jim). Also loved by additional family and friends.

Jim retired as a Tool and Die maker and continued to create woodworking and metal work projects at home for friends and family.

Jim was a Master Mason with Elmbrook Lodge #354 and Brookfield Lodge #370 for over 50 years. He was a Dad Advisor for Elmbrook DeMolay and Jobes Daughters Bethel #73. He was also involved with the Arcadia Eastern Star, the Scottish Rite, and Tripoli Shrine. He was past Commander of the Mariners, was involved with the Hillbilly Clan, and the Jesters.

Jim also proudly served his country in the US Army in Korea during the Korean War.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin, on Saturday, November 28, from 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM.  Masonic Rites and Funeral Service at 12:00 PM. Entombment at Wisconsin Memorial Park to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to your local food pantry or the Christmas Clearing Council to help those in need.

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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Saturday 11/28, 10:00 am - 11:45 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Saturday 11/28, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Wisconsin Memorial Park
13235 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005
Map
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to your local food pantry or the Christmas Clearing Council to help those in need.

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Jim was reunited with his late wife Shirley (nee Chikalla), special friend Esther Boelter, and brother David Roeder on November 19, 2020 at age 88. Loving father Jerry (Judy) Roeder and Mary Gambrel. Proud grandpa of Erich (Ashley) Roeder, Emily and Greta Gambrel. Great-grandpa of Easton and Colton. Dear brother of Barbara and Karen (Jim).Continue Reading

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Elaine M Chikalla left a message on November 24, 2020:
My heartfelt sympathy to all of Jim's family. I know he lead a full life and enjoyed every minute. He had a great sense of humor and always wore a smile. My husband, Dave, was Shirley's cousin. Elaine Chikalla
Jessie Chikalla left a message on November 22, 2020:
Heartfelt sympathy to my fun loving brother in law and his family. We didn't spend enough time together, but the time we did were great. Jessie
Sue Berg left a message on November 21, 2020:
I will miss you Uncle Jim. My best memories is of the house in Brookfield, the apple orchard and the canon. You, always laughing always smiling.
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
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