On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, W. James (Jim) Grasse passed away after a brief illness at the age of
95.
Jim was born on December 21, 1927, in Sheboygan, WI to Walter L. and Eddina Grasse. He married
Hermine Ribich in 1950 and they raised 4 children. On December 9, 1989, he married Mary Trester-
Mickelson.
Jim was the proud owner and operator of Verifine Dairy. His family had been associated with the dairy
for three generations. Jim was known for saying “I am Verifine, how are you?” Jim served in the US
Army and was deployed to Korea. For 73 years he was a member of the Sheboygan Elks Lodge and had
the longest membership in the lodge. He was a member of the Sheboygan Yacht Club and the Bluebird
Wanderlodge Motorhome Group. He was proud of the work he did with the City of Sheboygan Work
Force Development Center, the Sheboygan Parking and Transit System where he served as President,
the Chamber of Commerce where he served as a Chairman of the Board, he had a leadership role in the
Private Industry Council and the National Ice Cream Council. Jim enjoyed golfing at Pine Hills TWA Days,
the Green Bay Packers, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, his children, Tom (Sharon) Grasse, Tim (Sue) Grasse, Jamie
(Jim) Kitzinger and Ted (Jill) Grasse, step-children Peter (Lisa) Mickelson and Jeannine (Bryan) Shelby. His
grandchildren David, Kevin, T. James, Nicole Grasse; Jack Kitzinger; Bryan Dreps; Nolan Rucker; Jacob
and Justin Mickelson; Emily and Katie Shelby; and four great-grandchildren.
Per Jim’s wishes, there will be no services held.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com.
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