Obituaries
James A Karls
Aug. 27, 1948 - Apr. 24, 2025 - Chilton, WI
Funeral Service
Friday, May 2, 2025
12:00 pm
54 E. Main St.
Chilton, WI 53014
Funeral Visitation
Friday, May 2, 2025
10:00 am - 11:45 am
54 E. Main St.
Chilton, WI 53014
James A Karls
Chilton WI
James A. Karls, age 76, of Chilton, died peacefully on April 24, 2025, at Willowdale Health Services in New Holstein with his family by his side. He was born August 27, 1948, son of the late Mike and Marie (Ziegelbauer) Karls. After high school, he fought in the Vietnam War as a soldier in the United States Army.
James went to work at Chilton Metal Products, currently Worthington Industries, where he stayed for over 55 years as the company grew and changed ownership. He liked working with all of his coworkers and they all had fun together. He met Sharon Tadych while working there and soon the two were married on March 16, 1974, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton and started their family. James and Sharon had fun spending time with each other and with their children. He loved watching the Brewers, Badgers, Bucks, and Packers, and spending summer Sundays at Miller Park. He also enjoyed getting together with family for passionate games of Sheepshead.
James is survived by his wife, Sharon; his children: Jim Karls Jr., Jeremy Karls, Jason Karls, Jennifer Karls, and Joshua Karls; “adopted” children: Kaison Williams and Amira Viasana; siblings: Rosie Meier, John Karls (Special friend, Jean Wadley), Lyle (Rosanne) Karls, Dorothy Ward; in-laws: Annette Haupt, Tom Tadych, Charlotte (Glenn) Kees, Theresa (Gerald, Jr.) Meyer, David (Kristine) Tadych; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Marie; a brother: Joseph Karls; Sharon’s parents: Raymond and Clarissa Tadych; and in-laws: Paul Haupt, Mary Karls, Nancy Karls, and Melvin Meier.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Good Shepherd Catholic Parish (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton. Friends may call from 10:00 am until 11:45 am at the church on the day of service.
Sharon and the family wish to express heart-felt appreciation to all the staff at Willowdale, nurses and doctors at St. Elizabeth ICU unit, and the Calumet County Hospice team for taking care of him.
Condolences
Sharon and family, you have my deepest sympathy.Jim was such a nice man to work for.Thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.????????
Judy Breit (Coworker) 2025-04-29 22:29:22
I got the pleasure to work with Jim at Chilton products he was a great guy and very laid back. Always smiling and fun to joke with. My sympathy to the family during this difficult time.
Tammy Reimer (Ex-coworker) 2025-04-29 15:06:02
He will miss him. He was a great leader and an amazing man to work with. He showed me things at work I would have never known. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon and family! Rest in peace Jim!
Carrie Frank (Ex coworker ) 2025-04-27 17:55:21
You always made work enjoyable. Miss u boo boo
Lindsey (Caregiver) 2025-04-27 01:04:21
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. It was a pleasure to get to know him and care for him. I will certainly miss all of our goofing around and making my workdays a bit more exciting. Hugs Sharon, continued prayers of comfort for as long as you may need them!
Amber (CNA Willowdale) 2025-04-27 00:54:42
Sharon, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace Jim.
Ann Rusch (Friend) 2025-04-26 23:10:53
Rest in peace Jim . A great guy to sit and shoot the shit with. And a special Dad to his family.
Nick Grenzer & Abby Ebert (Friends ) 2025-04-26 22:03:27
Rest in peace jim working with u so many years was pleasant
Cindy kaiser (Friend ) 2025-04-26 13:51:29
Sharon and family my deep sympathy to you all. I have known Jim for many years. First he was my neighbor for many years and then I got the pleasure of working with him many years. Heaven received another angel. Rest in peace
karen halbach swonger (neighbor) 2025-04-25 19:35:01
Jim was awesome to work with. Always a smile on his face. And he sure did live his apples. RIP my friend.
Kathy Korb (X coworker) 2025-04-25 18:19:58
Sharon and Family , our deepest sympathy Jim was a true friend and the best coworker and boss a person could ever have to work for. R.I. P. Jim
Bev & Mike Grenzer (Friends & Coworker) 2025-04-25 16:00:13
My sympathy, rest in peace. He was a nice person and a good person to work with.
Brenda Wagner (Coworker ) 2025-04-25 15:54:52
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