James Nora

James J. Nora Sr., M.D. age 94 of Sheboygan formerly of Denver, CO passed
away Tuesday January 10, 2023. James was born June 26, 1928, in Chicago, IL to
the late Joseph J. and Henrietta M. (Jackson) Nora. He proudly served his country
in the Philippines during WWII in the Army Air Corp. On April 9, 1966, James
was united in marriage to Audrey Hart M.D. at the West University Baptist Church
in Houston, TX.
James had 50 years of experience in medicine and academia. He holds a BA from
Harvard University, MD from Yale University and MPH from the University of
California Berkeley. James was a pioneer in heart transplantation (late 1960’s)
while at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. He was a prolific writer, authoring
153 research articles, textbooks and medical journals. He was a physician, writer
and professor of genetics.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years Audrey Hart Nora M.D., children Wendy,
Penny, Marianne, Jim Jr., Elizabeth, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren,
and two sisters Ruth and Louise. James was preceded in death by his parents and a
brother Lonnie.
Family and friends may gather at the Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12 th
Street, Sheboygan on Friday January 13, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of
service at 12 noon. VFW Post #9156 will accord military honors.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in James’ name to a homeless shelter or
charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com