BELLEVILLE - James George “Jim” Kallas, age 77, of Belleville, passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. He was born on Aug. 2, 1947, in Madison, the son of James and Marie (Scheiwe) Kallas.

Jim graduated from Madison East High School in 1965 and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was united in marriage to Diane (Olson) Kallas on Nov. 15, 2003.

Jim worked as a salesperson for Conney Safety Products and Loui Welding Supply. He was an old car enthusiast and a member of the Madison Area Street Rods Incorporated.

Jim loved getting together with the Friday Breakfast Bunch. He was a talented artist and enjoyed listening to music, especially the oldies-rockabilly and watching old western movies and television shows. Jim was also an amazing cook and baker. He loved Christmas and decorating their home for all of the holidays.

Jim is survived by his wife, Diane; daughter, Michelle (Don) Havlik; stepson, TJ (Nikki) Wallschlaeger; grandchildren, McKenzie (Kyle) Havlik, Maddi (Zach) Havlik, Tyler Wallschlaeger and Jadyn Wallschlaeger; great-grandchild, Zaevia Zinser; sister-in-law, Ardele Brueske; nephews, Erich Brueske, Kurt (Sally) Brueske and David Waldenberger; nieces, Nadyne (Joe) Peters, Jackie (Doug) Reiss, Dina Waldenberger and Joy Del (Nick) Roelke; and his beloved canine companion, Kaiser. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Marie; brothers, William, Norman, Wilbur and Frank Brueske; and sisters, Gretchen Brueske, Nelda Schulz and Elizabeth Hollweck.

A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. Entombment will follow the service at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK, 401 Femrite Drive, Monona. A luncheon will follow at VFW POST 7591, 301 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

James G. Kallas

August 02, 1947 - September 09, 2024

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