James “Jim” Thompson, 76, of Suring, passed away at home on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, following an illness of the past year. He was born on July 2, 1938, to the late Robert and Hildegard (Geider) Thompson.
Jim graduated from Suring High School and was a star football quarterback.
He bartended at the Tip Top Bar at Anderson Lake (now Waters Edge).
Jim married Yvonne L. Cotnoir on Jan. 18, 1958.
He enjoyed being a taxi driver in Appleton and later became a self-employed carpenter. He owned and operated his own business in the Suring area for many years. Jim was also employed by Nu-Line Industries, where he worked until retirement.
He enjoyed socializing and hunting and served as a baseball coach.
He was employed as a Suring School bus driver until last week.
Jim was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church Chapel at Chute Lake.
Jim is survived by his two daughters, Pam (Brian) Swan, of Green Bay, and Julie (Mike) LaMarre, of Breed; a special niece, Eva Buss, of Green Bay; three sons, James A. Thompson, of Green Bay, Dean (Kathy) Thompson, of Green Bay, and Eric (Patty) Thompson, of San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Shirlee Driskel, of Palm Springs, California; sister-in-law, Carol Thompson, of Suring; 10 grandchildren, Donald, Matt, Justin, Jordan, Kayleigh, Ryan, Austin, Brett, Mackenzie and Kiana; seven great-grandchildren; and his special kitty, Ashley.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne, on Sept. 18, 2006; his brother, Robert Thompson; and his sister, Cheyenne Buss.
Visitation was held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring on Friday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 1 p.m. with Sister Marla Clercx officiating.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.
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