(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
James “Jim” Martin Painter
James Painter of Kenosha, WI. Passed away Thursday on the 9th day of April, 2020, at the age of 81. He was born on the 17th of February, 1939, in Watertown, SD to Austin and Bertha Painter.
Jim married Mary Gianakos on the 25th of November, 1961, had 6 children together and were happily married for 58 years. Proud to have worked 33 years for GTE (General Telephone and Electronics) as a PBX installer and enjoyed an early retirement at the age of 55.
Jim enjoyed being surrounded by his family, playing cards, telling stories, cowboy movies, spending time with nieces, nephews, and many friends.
If you knew Jim, He had a story to tell you, and if you didn’t know Jim,
we have a story for you!
He was preceded in death by his daughter Tamara, parents, his sister Janet, and 2 son-in-laws; Scott and Gerald.
James is survived by his wife Mary, sister Yvonne, brother Jerry and 5 children; Teressa,Timothy,Tina,Terina (Gary) and Tabatha.
9 Grandchildren; William, Rose, Shayna, Nick, Jeorgia, James,
Crystal (Robert), Kara and Kody.
9 Great grandchildren; Maisie Mae, Dax, Liliana, Laela,Teagen, Kaden, Camden, Zayden and Taylen.
1 Great great grandchild; Kasey.
“The infamous belly button digger will be missed”
Jim’s final story….. “Hold on to the love, not the loss”
Services Pending
Mon - Fri: 8AM - 4PM
(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Teressa Blanchette says:
Missing him sooo much!
Patti Schaefer says:
Uncle Jim had an infectious laugh that just made you smile. He was so happy and loved to play cribbage. His stories were so interesting and he would entertain us all night. We will miss him forever
Cathy Ann says:
Uncle Jim had a contagious laugh, great advice usually told with a story! He was my favorite God Father, had some cool kids and a great wife!
I will miss you Uncle Jim!
Love you,
Cathy Ann
TERINA TOTTS says:
you will be missed so much, you’re advice, the knowledge the card games the SD. rules and the clarification of Wi. rules. I haven’t quite figured out who I am going to ask How to, why is that like that, what if, is that really going to work like that. Why is everything so complicating. Just the simplest advice I have had for my life… You are Always right… thank you so very much for just being my Dad…n Pa Painter. You will always sing me Happy Birthday!!!! every year.
Love you to the moon and back…Terina and Gary
kathy schooley says:
i have great memories of uncle jim growing up. he’d bring the whole family in his camper and park it in grandmas yard. loved hearing his jokes and stories and his great laugh that would make you laugh just as hard. he loved teasing my mom and playing cards when they where up at grandma Berts. He will me greatly missed. even my kids loved listening to him tell stories and the history of the painter family. Give my Mim a big hug from her kids Uncle Jim.. love you!! your niece kathy (Hoff) Schooley
Ruth England says:
So very sorry for your loss…
Rick Hoff says:
My uncle Jim was the most kind hearted person you will ever meet. This man had a story about everything. Loved playing cards and telling jokes. Most of all spending time with his family and friends. I remember going on several fishing trips with uncle Jim and Jerry. It was never a dull moment when those two were together. He always made sure that there was a phone call at 12:01 AM on March 13 to wish my mom a happy birthday and to just irritate the hell out of my dad for waking him up. I can still remember his laugh and telling Bill you’ll get over it.
I have so many memories of this great man and he will be greatly missed. Rest in peace uncle Jim.
Love your Little nephew (Ricky) Rick Hoff
Bill Hoff says:
Well uncle Jim, you are going to be missed .All the holidays at grandma Bert’s.coming up in the summer with the motorhome.One summer out at the lake in watertown letting my son drive us around while he was still learning to drive and telling me [ now Bill , colby is doing just fine,and no back seat driver ] then he would laugh and say see Billy joe he’s a good driver .Give Mom and grandma a big hug.Your godson Bill Hoff {Billy joe}
Cathy Hellenbrand says:
Rest In Peace my dear friend. I will miss our long talks, our shared stories of GTE, your infectious wit and humor. We will never forget you. Until we meet again.
Our deepest condolences Mary and family. “he was quite a Jimmy”!
Love
Joe and Cathy Hellenbrand
Mary E Wagner says:
Sympathies to Jim’s family. He was a “gentle” man. Hired Fred at GTE. A wonderful person always to be remembered.
Fred and Mary Wagner
Both GTE retirees
Loren Lamphear says:
I always enjoyed his humor! Sorry to hear this news!
AJ says:
My sympathy to the James Painter Family. A loved one is never forgotten and engraved into our memory book. Jim is in the good hands of our Lord. The GTE-Wisconsin Family continues to dwindle as our lives move along.
Ambrose Schmitz
GTE-Wisconsin Retiree