James “Jim” J. Butzen, 71, of Sheboygan, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at St. Nicholas
Hospital. He was born October 24, 1948, in Sheboygan, to the late Elmer and Joyce (Koehn) Butzen. He
attended Sheboygan North High School. On June 17, 1967, he married the former Renee’ Kaltenbrun at
St. Clement Catholic Church in Sheboygan.
Jim enjoyed drag racing, collecting muscle cars, boating, socializing with his friends and having fun. He
also enjoyed traveling, especially to his places in Shawano and Florida.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Jesse (Marti) Butzen; his good-looking granddaughter,
Quinn; his enthusiastic grandson, David; his sister, Lucy (Ross) Parisi; his three brothers, Mike (Gail)
Butzen, Tim (Joanie) Butzen and Pete (Rosie) Butzen; his brother-in-law, Dennis (Kathy) Kaltenbrun. He
is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David, his brother, Tom Butzen, his
nephews, Tommy Butzen, Jr. and Robbie Kaltenbrun.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Dominic’s
Catholic Church, (2133 N. 22 nd Street, Sheboygan) with Rev. Matthew Widder officiating. Friends may
call on Monday, at the church, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will follow at
Calvary Cemetery. Please visit www.ballhornchapels.com to leave online condolences.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of St. Nicholas Hospice.
