Born to Eternal Life on Saturday November 26, 2022 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Valkoun). Loving father of of James Jr. (Sue) Wawrzyniakowski, Lisa (Wesley) Kolpack and Michael (Chelsea) Wawrzyniakowski. Proud grandfather of Angela, Sarah and James Wawrzyniakowski, Myra (AJ) Bifarella and Wesley Kolpack, Brady and Marek Wawrzyniakowski. Special great-grandfather of Wyatt Bifarella. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Josephine Wawrzyniakowski, and brother Rev. Edward Wawrzyniakowski. Further survived by other relatives, and many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday 12:00 PM on December 9, 2022 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Parish-North, 1375 Covered Bridge Rd, Cedarburg, WI 53012. Military Honors to follow. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday at the Church from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

James proudly served his nation as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as an Aviation Mechanic and Crew Chief on Sikorsky HUS-1 helicopters. After being Honorably Discharged, he proudly served the City of Milwaukee as a Patrolman for 31 years, retiring from District 2. In retirement, James enjoyed working part-time as a Cast Member for the Disney Store, spending time with his family, and making frequent trips to Three Lakes, Wisconsin and St. Pete's Beach, Florida. Memorials to the Cleveland Clinic, are appreciated.