Jimmie C. Joannon Sr.

Jimmie C. Joannon Sr. RACINE – Jimmie Carl Joannon Sr., 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints. He was born in Centerville, Iowa on November 11, 1929, the son of the late Gus and Marjorie (nee: Cossolotto) Joannon. Jim was united in marriage to Nancy Beth Hanshew on August 15, 1950 in Centerville, Iowa. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army. After graduating from high school, Jim began his career in 1947 with J.I. Case Co. at their Bettendorf, Iowa plant, as a product expeditor. Jim moved his family to Racine in 1963, when he was promoted to manager for the Service Parts Supply (SPS) area. Jim was also certified by the International Material Management Society. Eventually, Jim was promoted to Vice President of SPS Operations, with responsibility for facilities, construction, and day-to-day management at Case parts depots in North America, Europe and Australia. Among his numerous accomplishments and awards, he also received a U.S. Patent for a In-Line Packaging system he designed. After 41 years, 7 months and 11 days of dedicated service, Jim retired on February 28, 1989. Jim was extremely active in scouting, beginning in 1945 as a Boy Scout in Centerville. He continued his involvement in scouting in Racine where he spent several years as Scoutmaster of Racine Troop #76. Golf, curling and St. Louis Cardinals baseball were among the sports Jim had a love for. He was a diehard St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan since boyhood. He still enjoyed listening to games on the radio if one wasn’t available on television. As members of the Racine Curling Club, he and Nancy participated for many years in many Bonspiels throughout Wisconsin, the United States and Canada. But golf was Jim’s passionate pastime. Not only was he an accomplished golfer, but he was also a club maker and collector of hickory shafted golf clubs. After his retirement, Jim and Nancy enjoyed golfing with their many friends as active members of Meadowbrook Country Club and while on winter vacations in Brownsville, Texas. Jim’s skill on the course was evident with the pride he placed in his game and was particularly proud of the five Hole-In-Ones he recorded over the years. Surviving are his children, Jimmie Joannon, Jr., Joy (Darrell) Salerno and Julie (Scott) Klimek all of Racine; five grandchildren, Jimmie III (Jennifer) Joannon of Wausau, Hilary (Jeff) Lowman of Racine, Joseph Friedel of Milwaukee, Marissa (Travis) Gaastra and Erin (fiancé, Wesley Duncan) Salerno of Racine; six great grandchildren, Jacob, Jared, Joshua, Jaden Joannon all of Wausau and Eli and Sophia Lowman of Racine. He is further survived by one sister, RoseMary Hindley of Rock Falls, IL, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy on March 2, 2011, son-in-law, Norm Friedel and daughter-in-law, Anna Joannon. Funeral services will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, 1400 Kingston Ave. on Monday April 27th, 2015 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Alan McCalister officiating. Jim will be laid to rest next to his wife at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the Sturino Funeral Home on Sunday, April 26th, 2015 from 4 until 7 p.m. and at church on Monday from 10 a.m. until service time. A memorial in Jim’s name has been established at Second Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Jim in this special way may direct memorials to Second Presbyterian Church.

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Jimmie C. Joannon Sr.

November 11, 1929 - April 21, 2015