James DenBoer, 72, of Sheboygan, passed away on Thursday,
March 22, 2018, at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee.
James was born on February 25, 1946, in Sheboygan, son of
Peter A. Sr. and Delia “Nok” (Dirkse) DenBoer.
He was a 1965 graduate of Oostburg High School. On August 10, 1968, he married Jane LaTarte
in Sheboygan. James was employed as a
die cast supervisor at Tecumseh Die Cast in Sheboygan Falls for 35 years until
his retirement in 2001.
James was a member of Hope Church in Sheboygan, where he was
an active volunteer, serving as an elder, deacon, as chair of the property
committee, and vice president of the consistory. He was also on the board of directors at Pine
Haven Christian Home. James enjoyed
woodworking, fishing, hunting, bird and turkey watching, yardwork, gospel
music, and Sheboygan Symphony concerts.
He also enjoyed breakfasts at McDonald’s with friends, doing mechanical
work on small engines, Wisconsin sports teams, campfires, spending time in
Crivitz, and family gatherings.
James is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jane; his
daughter, Laura (Christopher) McBrair of Menasha; his son, Steven (Kelly) DenBoer
of Sheboygan; four dear grandchildren,
Dain and Gavin McBrair and Rebecca and Joshua DenBoer; four sisters, Nancy Salm of Cleveland, Mary
Bender of Oostburg, Johanna (Philip) Dulmes of Oostburg, and Carol (Gary)
Feldman of Sheboygan Falls; two brothers, John (Judy) DenBoer of Cedar Grove
and Alan (Deb) DenBoer of Oostburg; four sisters-in-law, Diane DenBoer of
Oostburg, Nancy (Larry) Hilbelink of Oostburg, Gail (Greg) Grube of Howards
Grove, and Debra (Mike) Smrekar of Janesville; and many nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents, his sister,
Edith DenBoer, two brothers, Peter DenBoer Jr. and Gerald DenBoer, and two brothers-in-law,
Francis Salm and Ralph Bender.
Funeral services to celebrate James’ life will be held at
1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Hope Church in Sheboygan with Rev.
William TeWinkle officiating.
Relatives and friends may greet the family on Tuesday, March
27, 2018 at the Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg from 4:00 and 8:00 pm and at the
church on Wednesday from noon until the time of the service at 1:00 pm.
A memorial fund has been established in James’ name for Hope
Church.
For online condolences and additional information please
visit
www.wenigfh.com
The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Sheboygan Falls
(920-467-3431) is assisting James’ family with arrangements.
