Smith, George “Jim”

Entered into Eternal Life on August 15, 2022 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Doris for 63 years. Loving dad of James (Debbie Berchem), Daniel (Lynn), Bryan (Susan), Cheryl (Brian) Gallo and Kevin (Dawn). Proud grandpa of Katie, Jeff, Lindsay, Andrew, Kayla, Gina, Adam, Maggie, Ben, Brendan and Sam. Great-grandpa of Everly, Cora, Brecken, Dawson, Joelle, Sadie, Mason, Keegan and Emma.

Jim proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War, and took his Honor Flight in May 2015. Jim was very active in his community; being a long-time Lion’s Club member, VFW Horne-Mudlitz Post #7989 member, and dart ball player. He was a Land O’ Lakes All-Star catcher and Hall of Famer. He was a baseball coach for many, many years. Jim retired from We Energies after 35 years of dedicated service.

Visitation will be Tuesday August 23, 2022 at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home in Menomonee Falls from 4-7pm. Visitation will resume on Wednesday at St. James Catholic Parish, W220 N6588 Town Line Rd. in Menomonee Falls, from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated at 11am. Procession to Sunnyside Cemetery to follow the Mass.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Arboretum for their support and kindness. In lieu of flowers, please dedicate an act of kindness in Jim’s memory.