James "Blue" Billmeyer
February 27, 1949 - September 17, 2021
Obituary
CROSS PLAINS - James “Blue” Billmeyer, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, one day before his 39th wedding anniversary with Mary Frances.
He was born on Feb. 27, 1949, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Richard and Ruth (Mulligan) Billmeyer. He was united in marriage to Mary Frances (Pertzborn) on Sept. 18, 1982, in West Middleton.
Blue received his associates degree in civil engineering at MATC and worked as a survey crew chief for the Wisconsin DOT until he retired and kept himself busy with work as a mailman, crossing guard and a groundskeeper at St. Francis Xavier.
He is survived by his loving children, Brigette (Don) Best, Amber (Joe) Welsh and Brett Billmeyer; granddaughter, Eliza Frances Welsh; two step-grandchildren, Hannah and John Best; his siblings, Paul (Carol) Billmeyer, Jayne (Bob) Ervolino and Lisa (John) Gantenbein; and brothers- and sisters-in-law, Sandra Statz, Rick (Pat) Pertzborn, Dan (Linda) Pertzborn, Diana Pertzborn and Don (Sharon) Pertzborn. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary; his parents, Richard (Ruthie) Billmeyer; his mother- and father-in-law, Donald (Lydia) Pertzborn; brother-in-law, Gerald Statz; and nephew, Craig Statz.
Blue loved showing his friends up at cards, bowling, and following his Wisconsin sports teams. He loved hanging out at the softball diamonds at Baer Park with Mary where he was hitting home runs up until his final games. He had a quick wit that would always take you by surprise and leave you with a smile. He was a great presence in the community who will be missed by many.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, with Father Scott Jablonski presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, and again from 10 a.m. until the start of the Mass on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cross Plains American Legion or the St. Francis Xavier Endowment Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Events
Visitation
Thu Sep 23, 2021 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church • 2947 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Visitation
Fri Sep 24, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church • 2947 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Sep 24, 2021 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church • 2947 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Memories
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Melody Burke
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So sorry to hear of Blue 's passing. Condolences and hugs.
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John J Steiner
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It has been quite a while since I had seen or talked with Blue. When I started with the DOT back in 1990, I was assigned to work on his survey crew. He taught me quite a bit about survey back then and even let me hold the dumb end of the tape. He was always a hard worker but never seemed to get to upset when we screwed things up. We just had to buy the first beer if we were staying out overnight for the job. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him, brings back some good memories with my first years working.
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Paul Yochum
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We knew Blue through his mail deliveries to us. Whenever we saw him in the Village he was always busy doing something for others. We are thinking of all the family at this time. Paul & Marcia Yochum
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Tribute Store
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With heartfelt condolences, Love The Statz Family, Kris, Brad, Kathy, Jeff, Sarah, Hunter, Hannah, Hayden, Brady, Chandler and Pam Rabe
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The Dahlk Family
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With Deepest Sympathy, Mutzy & Steve, Jenny & Brett, Jesse & Shara, Jamie & Bonnie, Scott & Jodie
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Todd & Traci Daane
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With deepest sympathy, Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this extremely difficult time.