James P. Lindow, age 64, of Plymouth passed away peacefully on Friday (December 9, 2022) at Froedtert Hospital due to complications from a fall at home 3 days prior.
Jim was born on November 12, 1958, in Plymouth to James W. Lindow and Kathy (Nee Meyer) Lindow Bruggink. He grew up in Elkhart Lake and attended Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah schools, graduating from Elkhart Lake High School in 1976.
Jim loved the outdoors, fall being his favorite season. He enjoyed many years deer hunting with friends, his brother and Parker. In recent years, he enjoyed meeting Parker after hunting to hear about his hunt. He took a lot of pride in his yard and loved feeding the birds. Tuesdays were spent with Garrett, McD’s for lunch and movie watching in the afternoon.
Jim enjoyed his breakfast outings with past co-workers from Johnsonville and International Auto Components (IAC) and his occasional Friday night fish fry with the “Elkhart Guys”.
On May 30th, 1981, Jim married Deanna Conard at St. John the Baptist Catholic church in Plymouth. Together they raised two sons Garrett James and Parker Louis.
Jim worked at Johnsonville for 9 years before starting at International Auto Components (IAC) in 1985, eventually going on disability in 2011 after IAC closed its doors in 2010.
Jim’s life changed following a November 5, 2015, brain surgery that had him finally returning home on March 25, 2016. One year later, a new brain bleed and rehab had him back at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee. It seemed each subsequent surgery or procedure magnified his balance issues, and he was never quite able to get back to the point he had previously been at. He was a proud man, didn’t like having to be helped. His dedication to his Rehab and recovery and daily exercise regimen are what kept him going. He inspired many who knew him by his strength and determination and never complaining about his situation.
Jim is survived by: His wife of 41 years, Deanna; Sons: Garrett Lindow of Plymouth and Parker Lindow (Kara Everson) of Waldo; His Dad, Jim (Louann) Lindow of Kiel; His mom, Kathy (Rollie) Bruggink of Plymouth; Brother, Terry (Karen) Lindow of Sheboygan; Sister, Laurie (Randy) Gutschow of Plymouth; Brother, Pat Lindow (Kristy Wood Sibilsky) of Marquette, MI; Sisters-in-law: Denise (Mark) Schroeder of Sheboygan Falls and Doreen (Dave) Lindstrom of Howards Grove; Step siblings: Wendy (Dan) Boll of Kiel, WI, Barb (Dave) Brown of Rockville, MD, Jean (Al) Hunley of Pewaukee, Jan Drees of Elkhart Lake, Joe (Gemma) Drees of Sheboygan, Joan (Michael) Lawrence of Sheboygan, Julie Isenberg (Tom Wilfahrt) of New Ulm, MN, Beverly Drees (Her husband: David Drehner) of Elkhart Lake, Jim (Julie) Drees of Elkhart Lake. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by: His maternal grandparents, Joe and Florence Meyer; His paternal grandparents, Palmer and Isabelle Lindow; His father and mother-in-law, Darrell and Karen Conard; Nephew, Craig Gutschow; and Step-sister, Penny Bruggink Wampler.
Following Jim’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 5:00 P.M. at the Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth. Rev. James Hoppert, Pastor of Salem United Church of Christ in Plymouth will officiate. Inurnment will be at the Greenlawn Cemetery in the Town of Sheboygan.
Visitation will be held on Thursday afternoon (Dec. 15) at the Suchon Funeral Home from 2:00 P.M. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Jim’s name for Generations in Plymouth or Sheboygan County Humane Society.
Jim was a giving person all this life and even after death, continued to donate his corneas so someone was able to receive a “Gift of Sight”.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.
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