James P. Menting

Menting, James P.

James P. Menting, age 67, passed away on Monday afternoon, April 19, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born March 19, 1943 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of the late Peter and Agnes (Van Dalen) Menting. On August 24, 1963, Jim was united in marriage to Barbara Malsavage at St. Paul Catholic Church in Combined Locks. Jim was employed at U.S. Oil Company for 25 years until his retirement in 1999. He especially enjoyed spending quality time with his family at Evergreen Campsites in Wild Rose. He enjoyed working with his hands and was considered by many to be an expert at his craft.

Jim will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Barb; his children and their spouses: Mark (Michelle) Menting of Hortonville, Nea (Wayne) Lamers of Little Chute and grandsons: Logan and Cross Menting and Adam and Brady Lamers; sisters: LaVerne (Steve) Kuepper of Kimberly, Sandy (Tom) Konen of Michigan; brothers: Jeff (Kathie) Menting of Kimberly, Rick (Dawn) Menting of Neenah and their families; brother-in-law, Butch (Mary) Malsavage of Kimberly and sister-in-law, Robin (Lon) Rupnow of Neenah and their families. Jim is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry; parents, Peter and Agnes Menting; father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Eunice Malsavage.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010 at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly with Fr. David Beaudry officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Burial will take place at Holy Name Cemetery.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Sister Anne Klinker and Dr. Misty Johnson, Dr. Baum and the nursing staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital for the care and compassion they showed Dad. Also a special thank you to Donnie Vandenberg, Jim's special friend, as well as all of Barb and Jim's friends and neighbors.

Hon,
Your journey has been long with many trials and challenges. Now at last you can finally rest. Walk in the light. Soar with the Angels.
Forever with love, Barb

Dad,
We will forever miss you. You're now free, go with God and watch your boys grow knowing sis and I love you very much. Time to go home Dad.
Love, Mark and Nea

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Jim's name.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-6202