James Scheib

James E. Scheib, 75, of Sheboygan, passed away Friday December 14, 2012 with his family by his side. He was born October 18, 1937 in Sheboygan, son of Elmer and Leona (Starck) Scheib. He attended Sheboygan schools and graduated from Sheboygan North High School, Class of 1956. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and served for 4 years. Jim married Pam Janka on October 9, 1965 at St. Mary’s church in West Allis, Wisconsin.

Jim was a long-time, active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. Jim was employed at Kohler Company and Black Wolf Run for a total of 49 years. He was a member of United Commercial Travelers where he currently served as the local secretary of the Sheboygan Council #200 and past Grand Counselor for the state of Wisconsin.

Jim loved to fish, spend summers at Pine Lake and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his loving wife, Pam, he is survived by his son, Greg (Karen) Scheib of Sheboygan; daughter, Debbie (Ruben) Diaz of Madison; grandchildren, Austin, Trever and Leandro; 3 sisters Marilyn, (Dick) Mandel of Sheboygan, Barbara (Peter) Vercouteren of Fond du Lac and Sandra (William) Lind of Mequon; sister-in-law, Nancy (Thomas) Buehlman of West Allis. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1248 Lincoln Avenue, Sheboygan with Rev. Gregory S. Whelton, Pastor, officiating. A time of visitation and support will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial with full military honors will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Kohler, WI.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone at Matthews Oncology, St. Nicholas Home Health and the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion.