James A. Risch of Belgium was called home on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the age of 77. He was born on August 26, 1942 to Joseph and Margaret (nee Oberst) Risch in Port Washington. James was united in marriage to his first wife Jeanne Jetzer on May 15, 1965 at St. Peter Claver in Sheboygan. He later married Nancy Wenglinski on September 26, 1992 at St. Mary' Lake Church. James grew up on a farm in the Town of Belgium. He graduated from Port Washington High School in 1960. James acquired his fathers farm and later transitioned into truck driving from which he retired in 2014. He collected Massey Harris tractors of all sizes. James belonged to Wisconsin Antique Power Reunion and Massey Harris Collectors of Wisconsin. He was a long-time member of Divine Savior Catholic Parish. Above all, James loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. James is survived by his children, Debra (Tim) Gierach, Nancy (Randy) Koopman, Kathleen (Bill) Leissring, Michael (Michelle DeSwarte) Risch, David (Susan) Risch, Julie (Terland Caldwell) Risch and Thomas (Sarah) Risch; grandchildren, Hunter, Jessica, Joshua, Anthony, Nicholas, Justin, Aleesha, Madeline, Cameron, Matthew, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Jonathan. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Jeanne, infant son Anthony, second wife Nancy; siblings, Vernon Risch and Diane (Henry) Thill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 6PM on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Divine Savior Catholic Parish – Holy Cross Chapel (5331 Hwy B, Belgium, WI 53004) with Fr. Gideon Buya presiding. Visitation will be at CHURCH from 4PM until the time of service. James will be laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lake Church. The Risch family would like to extend a special thank you to Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls and the staff at Columbia St. Mary's Mequon. The Eernisse Funeral Home of Belgium is honored to assist the family. On-line condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com