James J. Sisel

James J. Sisel, 89, Jesus took his hand and led him home on September 22, 2024, in Kewaunee WI. He was born on May 8, 1935, in Casco, WI to the late Edward and Mary (Kalcik) Sisel. James graduated from Casco High School and later married the love of his life Daune Shimek on January 21, 1961. Together they had 4 children.

James was best known for his love of refurbishing and selling Vintage Cars, Trucks and John Deere Tractors. He entered many car shows and received awards for his meticulous work. He loved giving gator rides around the trails he cut through the woods. He enjoyed working with his tractor hauling ground around the farm, snow removal, and clearing land. Through the years James farmed, worked for Joe Baierl Welding, was a crane operator for Schuster's construction and owned and operated Sisel Weld and Repair where he helped the local farmers and neighbors with their machinery repairs. James and Daune lived in Pound for 16 years and moved back to Casco in 1999 where they built a home by the maples on the home farm. James also served in the 101st Airborne in the US Army.

He is survived by his wife, Daune Sisel; children, Victoria (Kevin) Ropson, Wrightstown, Jamie L. Sisel, Casco, Wayne (Sandy) Sisel, Rosemount, MN; grandchildren, Heather (Chas) Treml, Adam Haen, Joshua and Callie Sisel, Adam (Hannah) Ropson; great-grandchildren, Chloe, Laney, and Ellisyn Treml, Raygen and Roland Ropson; sisters, Diane (Nic) Rabideau; and brother-in-law, Clyde G. Shimek; also survived by nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Mary Sisel; infant son, John David Sisel; brother Floyd (Erma) Sisel; sisters-in-law, Lynn (Wally) Adams, Emma Darlene Shimek (infant); nephews, Perry Sisel, Jon Rabideau, and niece Karen Michelle Adams.

Visitation will take place at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 8:30 – 10:15 am with the Funeral Mass being held at 10:30 am with Fr. Daniel Schuster officiating. The funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the Kinnard Funeral Home Facebook page. A link will be provided on our website prior to the funeral service starting. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Kinnard Funeral & Cremation services is assisting the family with arrangements, online condolence messages may be shared at KinnardFCS.com.

Special thanks for the outstanding and wonderful care at Kewaunee Health Services and Sturgeon Bay Health Services. Also, a special thanks to Unity Hospice, the Milo C. Huempfner VA Health Center, and the ADRC Kewaunee Transport services. As well as a sincere thanks to our special friend Jack Treml.