James A Sewell

Sewell, James A. “Jim” FITCHBURG- James Albert “Jim” Sewell passed away on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018. He was born on Nov. 25, 1947, in Redford, Mich. Jim was a proud son of Detroit and graduated from the University of Michigan with a master’s degree in architecture. He married Sara Stubbins in 1973 and had two children, Debbie and Diane (Sing). In 1976, he became Wisconsin’s first preservation architect, serving people throughout the state in his position at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. He was a significant voice in projects involving Taliesin, the Wisconsin State Capitol, UW Red Gym, Milwaukee’s Third Ward and countless other architectural treasures. Later in life, he married Lucy Mathiak and became a father to her sons, Nate and Andrew. Jim had a passion for life and enjoyed gardening, working on cars and serving the community of All Saints Lutheran Church. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie and Diane and their mother, Sarah Stubbins; sons Nate and Andrew Stabler and their mother, Lucy Mathiak; favorite grandchildren, Olivia Sing, Avery Sing and Jayden Stabler; beloved companion, Mary Georgeff; and dogs, Dee-Z and Max. He is remembered with love by numerous friends, colleagues and many others for whom he was a surrogate father. He was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Bernice Sewell; step-mother, Mary Sewell; and sister, Janet Chapin. A memorial service will be held at ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg, at 6 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, with a luncheon to follow. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, and at the church from 4:30 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name, may be made to All Saints Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Rd. 608-442-5002