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James I Fitzgerald

Male 1915 - 2005  (89 years)


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  • Name James I Fitzgerald 
    Born 31 Jul 1915  New London, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 06 Jan 2005  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried St Joseph Cemetery, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I103185  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 17 Dec 2005 

    Family Helen Scholl,   b. 08 Feb 1925, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 05 Oct 2005, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 31 Jan 1949 
    Children 
     1. Patrick Fitzgerald
     2. Joseph Fitzgerald
     3. Thomas Fitzgerald,   b. 10 Nov 1954, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jun 1962  (Age 7 years)
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F41120  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Fitzgerald, James I. Appleton

      Age 89, passed away on Thursday January 6, 2005 at Rennes Health Care Center in Appleton after a long illness. Jim was born July 31, 1915 in New London the son of the late John and Grace (Crew) Fitzgerald. Jim graduated from New London High School and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He was a veteran of World War II and participated in the first B-29 combat mission against the enemy in the China & India-Burma Theater. He left active service in 1945 and served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve retiring in 1975 with the rank of Lt. Col. Jim was a retired employee of B. C. Ziegler Co., and in November of 1952 he opened their Appleton office. Jim was a member of St. Therese Catholic Parish since 1952. He served as an usher and on various church committees over the years. He was a member of the Appleton Serra Club, the Retired Officers Association, and served on the St. Joseph Cemetery Board for a number of years. Survivors include his wife Helen; 2 sons Patrick and Joseph (Becky) Fitzgerald both of Austin, TX; 2 granddaughters Keri of Phoenix, AZ. and Erin of Austin, TX.; a brother Gene (Betty) Fitzgerald of Glendora, CA; 2 sisters Margie Bricco of New London and Betty (Hubert) Schuelke of Manawa; also numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a son Thomas, 3 brothers Thomas, Greg, and Jack Fitzgerald, and a sister Rosemary . The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 11AM Monday January 10th at St. Therese Catholic Church, corner of Wisconsin and Morrison Sts., with Fr. William Hoffman officiating. Friends may call directly at the church from 9:30AM Monday until the time of the service. Jim will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Therese Improvement Fund.

      The family would like to thank everyone at Rennes Health Care Center and Dr. Paul Veregge for their kindness and care for Jim. We would also like to thank Dolores and her friend for their many cheerful visits.. Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer 606 N. Oneida St. Appleton, WI (920) 733-7383 www.btlfuneral.com