James A. Bobber

James A. “Jim” Bobber, age 66, passed from this life unexpectedly to his final resting place on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Appleton Medical Center with his loving family at his side. Jim was born December 18, 1943 to the late Harold and Mary (Ouellette) Bobber at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. He was the oldest of three boys, having been born while his father was away at war. Jim was raised by his mother, Mary, Grandma and Grandpa Ouellette and Mary's four sisters, Elaine, Dolores, Patty and Betty as Mary lived with her family while Harold was away for three years. He graduated from Kimberly High School in 1962 and went to work at the Zuelke building and then with the Kimberly Area School District until his retirement in 1998. Jim served his country with the U.S. Army Reserves for six years and was honorably discharged in 1970. Jim and Lily were married on March 2, 1991. They enjoyed spending time together and Jim especially loved the outdoors, bird-watching and loved to hunt and fish with his brothers, nephews and several friends. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Lily Bobber, Hortonville; step-children, Dawn (Kevin “Hopper”) Griesbach, Hortonville and John (Shelly) Antoniewicz, Wisconsin Rapids; step-grandchildren, Caitlin (special friend Sam Rysdam) Griesbach, Carly Griesbach and Alyssa and Ian Antoniewicz; brother, Cliff (Barb) Bobber, Kimberly and their children, Mark (Kristi) Bobber, David Bobber and Sheri (Scott) Kennedy; brother, Bill (Jean) Bobber, Darboy and their children, Jessica (Greg) Calmes, Matt (Becky) Bobber and Maria Bobber; great nieces and nephew, Lauren, Allison and Claire Kennedy, Jordan Bobber and Chase Calmes, mother-in-law, Audrey Kubiaczyk, sisters-in-law JoAnn Logan and Virginia Greening, and brother-in-law, Clifford (Judy) Smith. Jim is further survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and hunting and fishing buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, step-father-in-law, Walter Kubiaczyk and brothers-in-law, Jack Logan, Don Greening, and Roger Smith. A memorial service for Jim will be held on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH, N1615 Meadowview Dr., Greenville with the Rev. Paul L. Shackel officiating. Family and friends may visit at the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in his name.

Jim's family would like to thank the First Responders and the staff of Appleton Medical Center for their kindness and compassion.

Grandpa Bobber – Thank you for all the things you did with us and all the fun times we had with you (like making mashed potato volcanoes, snuggling in the chair, the claw, blowing bubbles, trips to the lake, fishing, sledding and bonfires). We will never forget you. We love you! Caitlin & Carly, Alyssa & Ian

Jansen Fargo
Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly (920)788-6202