James Philip Schlueter, 83, Green Bay, passed away Thursday morning, December 11, 2014, at a local nursing home. Born April 30, 1931, in Dubuque, IA, he is the son of the late Frank and Florence (Loes) Schlueter. Jim attended grade school, high school and college in Dubuque before transferring to Iowa State University (Ames) where he received a Bachelor of Architecture Degree. He married Patricia Deming in Dubuque on September 10, 1955, and was an officer in the US Air Force until 1960. After his military service, he moved the family to Green Bay. Jim was employed as a Design and Project Architect for Berner, Schober & Associates and later at Martison Architects, before retiring in 2000.
Jim was an active member of St. Bernard Catholic Church where he was Scout Master for Troop #236, President of the Holy Name Society, was on the Parish Council and was a founding member of the Community of John XXIII. He was also active in many professional and civic organizations and clubs: He served as President of Northeast Wisconsin American Institute of Architects, President of Northeast Wisconsin Arts Council; Vice Chairman of Green Bay Housing Authority; President of the Design Committee of “On Broadway”; Chairman of the Art & Architecture Subcommittee of the Catholic Diocese; member of the Green Bay Downtown Kiwanis Club; and President and member of the Eastside Serra Club of Green Bay.
Jim enjoyed camping, skiing, and family vacations, along with his professional, civic and religious involvement.
James is survived by six children and their spouses, Kathy and Jeff Trofka of Green Bay, Matt Schlueter of Green Bay, Mark and Laurie Schlueter of Appleton, Paul and Wendy Schlueter of Green Bay, Cary and Jeff Bradley of Denver, CO, and Laura and Dave O’Connell of Satelite Beach, FL; seven grandchildren and spouses, Amanda and Jesse Boeckman, Jessica and Chris Cunningham, Krista Trofka, David, Jim, Eileen and Leah O’Connell; four great-grandchildren, Cassie and Quinn Boeckman, Jasmine and Mason Cunningham; one sister, Loie Nicks of De Pere; nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Deming Schlueter; two grandchildren, Adam and Christopher O’Connell; sisters, Anna Mae Nicks, Sister Cecile Marie (Dorothy) Schlueter, Sister Carolyn (Rita) Schlueter, and Mary Arant; brothers-in-law, Melvin Nicks and Jack Arant.
Visitation at Malcore (East) Funeral Home, 701 N. Baird Street, Tuesday from 3-7pm. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning at St. Bernard Church, 2040 Hillside Lane, from 10am until the time of the funeral. Funeral Mass 11am Wednesday at the church. Burial in Allouez Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established.