Jim C Leonard

MADISON- James Clayton “Jim” Leonard, age 81, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019. He was born on Jan. 29, 1938, in Niagara, Wis., the son of Clayton and Helen Leonard. James was united in marriage to Patricia (Pat) Tigges on Feb. 6, 1960. Jim received an accounting degree from Madison Business College. He worked for many years at American Family Insurance. After his retirement, Jim pursued and founded a company, BMT Technology, which was named after Jim’s three grandsons, Barrett, Michael II, and Tyler. Family members are going to continue Jim’s vision with BMT Technology. Jim and Pat’s daughters attended Saint Maria Goretti in Madison where they were active members of the church and school for 50 years. While his girls attended St. Maria Goretti, Jim was active in their athletic program and played an avid role in the initiation of girls’ sports. The girls then attended Edgewood High School in Madison, where he volunteered and was the finance chairman at Edgewood’s yearly Edgefest. Jim’s true love was his cottage up north, in Norway, Mich. on Lake Mary. He had so many special moments with family and friends. It was a special place, his home away from home. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Patricia (Pat); his five daughters, Lori (Scott DeMario), Lisa, Christine (Michael Cleary), Karen and Stephanie (Dusty Hackbart), granddaughters, Brittany, Alyssa (Rick), Alisha (Jordan), Lexi, Stephanie, Christine, Campbell and Emerson; grandsons, Michael II, Barrett and Tyler; great-granddaughter, Mila; brothers, Gary (Joanne) and Dennis (Marian); brother-in-law, Bill Tigges (Juanita); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Helen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5313 Flad Ave, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, with Monsignor Michael Burke presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated to St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the staff of Agrace HospiceCare and Dr. David Cooper and staff for their loving care and support to Jim. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Rd. (608) 442-5002