James D. Bleier, 74, passed away unexpectedly, at his residence,  on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Jim was born in South Milwaukee on December 7, 1944 the son of the late John and Mildred (nee: Hahn) Bleier.

After graduating from high school, Jim joined the U.S. Army and became a Paratrooper and Green Beret. He had a longtime banking career, representing many different banks. After retiring he was employed by Jones Travel and Tour. Jim was an avid boater.

Surviving are his daughter Christine (Ian) Thieme; two grandchildren, Phillip and Emilly Thieme, all of Racine; two brothers, Jack (Mary Pat) Bleier, of Whitefish Bay, and Jay (Tracy) Bleier, of Doniphan, Nebraska. His nieces and nephews also survive him. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Service Details

A celebration of his life will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, December 19 ^th , at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday, from 12 Noon until the time of the service. Entombment, with full military honors, will follow in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove.