James Gelhaar

James Ronald Gelhaar age 77, of Pewaukee, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 16, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. James is survived by his loving wife Jean A. Gelhaar (nee Stapleton), children Sherry Lynn (David) Bauer, J. Michael (Christin) Gelhaar, grandchildren Elissa and Evan Bauer, Sarah and Amy Gelhaar, sister-in-law Joan Kenner, brother Gerald G. (Joanne) Gelhaar, along with many other relatives and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents James B. and Burnette A. Gelhaar and grandson Benjamin Bauer. James proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was employed by Roundy’s for 37 years. Funeral services for James will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 470 North Oak Crest Drive, Wales, WI 53183 at 6:30 P.M. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until time of service. The family would like to thank Dr. Gilberto Rodrigues and the entire staff at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic, Summit and AngelsGrace Hospice for their loving care and compassion. Memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wales, WI.