Of Largo, FL, formerly of Milwaukee. Born to eternal life on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, age 80 years. Beloved husband of Charmaine (nee Tesina). Loving dad of James (Mary), Nicole Ehn, Denis (Shirley) and Leah (Brian Czerwinski) Jankowski. Cherished grandpa of Erica, Eric Jr., Mark, Denis Jr., the late Megan, Daniel, Mandi, Dylan, Joseph, Nicholas, Bradley, Steven, Stephanie and the late Sarah. Proud "Gepa" of Haylie, Hayden, Gabbie and Brayden. Dear brother of Midge (Clarise) Jankowski and Patricia Wroblewski, Connie (James) Czajka. Preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Eleonora Jankowski and his brothers, Phillip Jr., Alvin and John Jankowski. Fond brotherin-law of Frank (Geri) Tesina. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. James was a retiree of the Allen Bradley Company and a proud U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. Jim enjoyed his retirement, with his wife at his side splitting time between Florida and at their up north cottage in Wisconsin. He was a kindhearted person. He was the head of our family and made our house a home. He loved to fix things and tinker. Most of all he had a great sense of humor and lived life to the fullest. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Monday, January 16, 2017, 4:00-8:00 PM, prayer service at 7:00 PM. Funeral on Tuesday, 9:30 Am from the Funeral Home to ST. ROMAN CHURCH for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment and military honors at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. If desired, memorials to St. Jude's Research Hospital for Children or Shriner's Hospital for Children. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home South Suburban Chapel 6080 So. 27th Street 414-282-6080