Found peace after a courageous battle with cancer and was reunited with his beloved parents, Jerome and Diane Pawlak on Sunday, May 6, 2018, age 56 years. Loving brother of the late John (Ann), Joseph (Joan), Leonard and Jerry Pawlak. Very proud uncle of Melissa, Jennifer, Noah, Katarina, Cole, Logan and Emily. Much loved cousin of Jill, Mike (Jenny), the late Tom and the late Cheryl Krynicki. Further survived by aunts, other dear cousins, other family and many friends. James was a 1980 graduate of Thomas More High School, retired from ELC of Sarasota County, Florida and had a lifelong career in the financial industry. He was a Wisconsinite at heart and an avid Wisconsin sports fan. A thank you to the doctors in Florida, Arizona and here at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, for your care and support for Jim. Visitation at the Funeral Home Thursday, May 10, 2018, 4:00-7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May 11, 2018, 11:00 AM at DIVINE MERCY PARISH, 800 Marquette Ave., South Milwaukee (Please meet directly at church at 10:50 AM).. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society are appreciated. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home Bay View Chapel 3275 So. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322