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April 05, 1933 October 09, 2022
April 05, 1933 -- October 09, 2022

James `Jim` R. Waschow, Age:89

James “Jim” R. Waschow. Born on April 5, 1933 to Clarence and Helena (nee Bleichroth) Waschow, the third of their five children. He was raised in Edison Park. He left high school and joined the Army, honorably serving four years. After the service he went to work for Wm J. Matthews, he decided then he would own the company one day. In 1976, that dream became a reality. In 1956, he met the love of his life, Lois Neilsen and they married the same year.

Beloved husband of the late Lois. Loving father of Lynn (Walter) Schmitke, Lori (the late Robert) Grish and Jim II (Jean) Waschow. Cherished grandfather of Jake, Jon, Jennifer, Jim III and Robert. Adoring great grandfather of Devin, Aidan,Blaise, Sahalie and Bella. Visitation Monday, October 17th at OLSON BURKE SULLIVAN FUNERAL & CREMATION CENTER, 6471 N. Northwest Hwy. Chicago from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm with a funeral service at 7:00 pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. 

Condolences

Anne Lunde October 16, 2022

Neighbor Edison Park, Chicago ,

Jim and Lois were great, helpful neighbors and friends for my family for many years

MaryLou Obos October 17, 2022

Close Friend Chicago , Illinois

My sincere sympathy to the entire Waschow family on the loss of my good friend Jim. He was always laughing, joking, wise-cracking but he was also smart, sincere and charming. He was such fun to be around, the Life of the party. Nearly 30 years ago, Stan & I met Jim and Lois at the bowling alley, teamed up and instantly became friends. We spent countless hours vacationing together, at dinners, parties and just hanging out over the years. It was equally sad to lose his life partner and wife, Lois, and my dear friend only a short time ago. I will treasure those memories we made together. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family at this sad time.

Marjorie Nehlsen April 30, 2023

Friend Lake Suzy , Florida

I was just going through all the picture albums and all the fun stuff we did as families from 1950s. You and Lois were a huge part of all the good memories of living in Edison Park and vacations in Mining, Wisconsin with the kids. You will be missed