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Nitardy Funeral Homes - Fort Atkinson

James Lawrence White

November 13th, 1936 - February 2nd, 2025

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James Lawrence White, 88, went home to his Savior Jesus on Feb. 2, 2025. Jim was born Nov. 13, 1936, the oldest child of George and Alverta (Bosin) White in Milwaukee, WI.  He was baptized on Jan. 31, 1937 at Salem Lutheran Church in Milwaukee and confirmed in his Christian faith on March 18, 1951 at Zion Lutheran Church in Milwaukee.  He graduated from Greendale High School in 1955 and then got a job at Rexnord in Milwaukee where he worked for 43 years until he retired in 1999. Jim served in the US Army Signal Corps from 1956-1958 in Germany.  He was very active in his church serving on many boards and committees. Jim enjoyed working with the Lutheran Pioneers, Builders for Christ, and Habitat for Humanity.

Jim married the love of his life, Linda Martin, on June 4, 1960, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Franklin.  Together they had three sons, Robert (Linda) of Waterloo, IA, Kenneth (Debra) of East Troy, and David (Catherine) of Fort Atkinson.  

He is survived by his wife of 64+ years, his children and their spouses, his nine grandchildren, Tristan (Sarah), Ardis, Steven (Kailey), Erik (Allexus), Daniel (Meghan), Ryan (fiancee Stefany), Tyler (Michaela), Timothy (Alice), and Samantha (fiancé Ken).  Jim is further survived by his eight great-grandchildren, Martin, Ross, Nash, Maverick, Jackson, Gideon, Naomi, and Florence (to be born in May).  He is further survived by his sister Martha (Ronald) Martin, sisters-in-law Ruth White and Carol White, and many other in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brothers George and Thomas.

 

Funeral services will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, 404 Roosevelt St. Fort Atkinson, WI at 2:00 pm on Saturday, Feb. 8, with visitation starting at 1 pm until the time of the service.  Internment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery with military honors following the service.  Lunch will be served after at Bethany.

Online condolences may be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

The family would like to thank long time caretakers Marge and Mary Jo, Reena Assisted Living staff, and Hospice for all their care and support.

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Nitardy Funeral Homes - Fort Atkinson

Nitardy Funeral Homes - Fort Atkinson

We have proudly served the Southern Wisconsin community for over 90 years, when Hilmar A. Nitardy opened his first funeral home in the area. In 1984, his son Russ knew it was time to offer professional, compassionate services to the Fort Atkinson community, and we constructed a new funeral home to address its needs. We feel so fortunate to be a part of the community, and have grown our family alongside the community for three generations....

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