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James Robert Cowan, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2020.
Born in Mauston, WI on July 15, 1941, the son of Edward and Agnes (Schwedrsky) Cowan.
From May 15, 1961 until his honorable discharge from active service on May 14, 1965, James served our country in the United States Navy.
James was employed with Badger Electronics and with AMC/Chrysler in Maintenance for over 25 years and a member of the U.A.W. Local 72.
He was a loving father and grandfather who always put his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren above everything else. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
James is survived by his children, Christine, Laurel, Tom (Carmen) and Terri; his grandchildren, Aleah (Justin), Kyrstin, Catrina, Hailey, Brendan, Caitlin, his great-grandchildren, Caiden, Jayce, Izabella, Arabelle and his sister, Mary Agnes (Babe) Cowan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Geraldine Cowan, Edward (Midge) Cowan, Francis (Hank) Cowan and William (Bill) Cowan.
Funeral services honoring James’s life will be held privately. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
