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Obituary | James A. Wichtoski, 76, of West Bend, Wi

January 20, 2025West Bend, Wi – A 27-year veteran of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department has died following a 3-year battle with cancer. The obituary for James A. Wichtoski is below courtesy Schmidt Funeral Home. 
\James A. Wichtoski of West Bend, Wi, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025 after a threeyear battle with cancer. He was born on August 28, 1948 in Milwaukee to the late Walter J. and Marion C. (nee Bogenschild) Wichtoski.

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After graduating from Brown Deer High School he went on to serve our country with the US Army, serving his country with pride. Following his military journey, he was a Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy for 27 years.

On April 27, 1973 he was united in marriage to Holly A Sullivan in West Bend.

After retirement, Jim spent many years enjoying his grandchildren. As their No. 1 fan, he attended many sporting events and school programs. He also kept busy with his woodworking and gardening.

 

Those Jim leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Holly; three children, include Jim (Tricia) Wichtoski, Jill (Pat) McKillip and Jody Wichtoski as well as his 5 grandchildren Jace and Cade Wichtoski, Hudson McKillip and Avery and Quinn Wichtoski. He is also survived by his sisters Mary Ellen Blohm, Rose Ann (Tom) Martin, Helen (George) Schwartz, Susan (Edward) Vanderventer and brothers-and-sisters-in-law Bob Chalifoux, Gay Sullivan, Bonnie Webber, Cheryl (Tom) Budelman and Mark Morganroth; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Marion; in laws, WilburBill and Collette Sullivan; sister, Kay Chalifoux; brothers-in-law, William Sullivan and Ron Webber; and sister-in-law, Dana Morgenroth.

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 22 at 1 p.m. at St Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial following in St Mary’s Cemetery (new). The family will greet relatives and friends at church from 11 a.m. until the time of Mass.

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The Schmidt Funeral Home is serving the family. Messages of condolence and comfort may be left in an online guestbook at www.schmidtfuneralhome.com

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