Born to eternal life on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, age 81 years. Beloved husband of Charlene Zeller and the late Dale Margaret (nee Norman) Zeller. Loving father of Suzy (Paul) Piekarski, Pam (Gary) Banazewski, Chris Felkner and Billy Felkner. Proud grandpa of Brett (Megan) Wetterling, Alex (Fiance-Alexandria Kutcher) and Andrew Piekarski. Dear brother of his twin sister, June (Gordon) Chartier and the late Thomas (Susan) Zeller. Dearest friend of Katie, Jim and Vic. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. James was a retiree of Milwaukee County Transport Services and a United States Army and Air Force veteran and was a volunteer with the St. Veronica Church Food pantry. A heart felt thank you to Caring with Honor, especially Orata and the staff of Heartland Home Hospice for your tireless efforts. His family finds comfort knowing James is at peace. Visitation on Friday, May 18, 2018, 9:30-11:15 AM at ST. VERONICA CHURCH, 4001 S. Whitnall Ave. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. Interment and military honors at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimers Association. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home South Suburban Chapel 414-282-6080