Individual Details

James Victor "Jim" CHAMPEAU

(6 Oct 1928 - 31 Dec 2012)

Obituary:

James (Jim) Victor Champeau James Victor Champeau, 84, of Sister Bay, passed away on December 31, 2012, at Ministry Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. He was born on October 6, 1928 in Sturgeon Bay to Victor and Wilhemina (Minni) Champeau. Jim loved growing up on the family farm. After high school he enlisted in the Army and served as a staff sergeant. He married Joan Vieth on October 1, 1949. The couple resided in Sister Bay where they raised four children . Together with his brother Jack, Jim owned and operated the Champeau Floor Covering business for many years. Everything he did, he did well, as he was a perfectionist and fine craftsman. Service to the village of Sister Bay, which Jim loved so much, was a huge part of his life. His service included ten years on the Village Board, twelve years as Village President where he was instrumental in enabling the village sewer and water and the marina projects, charter member of the Sister Bay Lions Club, member of the Knights of Columbus, charter member of the Sister Bay Historical Foundation, past commander of the American Legion Billy Wiese Post 127, and Sister Bay Village PTA president. . Jims favorite pastimes were hunting with the Nor-Dor group, landscaping and working in the yard, participating in the Mighty Lions Players, visiting with friends and backing the Packers. Jim is survived by his wife Joan, brother Dean (Eileen), four children: Nannette, Roberta (Don Bumpus), Marc (Carol), and Patrice. He has three grandchildren: Claire Erickson, Anders (Angie) Erickson, Genevieve Pelrine and one great-grandchild: Parker Rowe, sisters-in-law Arlene Champeau, Pat Sunstrom and Corinne Vieth and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Victor Champeau and Wilhemina Champeau and one brother Eugene (Jack) Champeau. The family would like to express their deep gratitude for the love and care given to Jim at Ministry Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay, Visitation with the family will be held at Stella Maris Church, Sister Bay on Saturday, January 5th at 10:00 with a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. A time of fellowship and remembering will follow in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Jims name will be established to the Village of Sister Bay in honor of his love for the community. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.caspersonfuneralhome.com

Events

Birth	6 Oct 1928	Sturgeon Bay, Door, Wisconsin, United States
Marriage	1 Oct 1949	Living
Death	31 Dec 2012	Sturgeon Bay, Door, Wisconsin, United States

Families

Spouse

Living

Father	Victor Joseph SHAMPO or CHAMPEAU (1895 - 1978)
Mother	Wilhelmina C "Minnie" KODANKO (1894 - 1958)
Sibling	Eugene John CHAMPEAU (1931 - )
Sibling	Living