James H Kennedy

James H Kennedy

November 17, 1942 - October 30, 2024

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MILWAUKEE - James Harold Kennedy, age 81, of Milwaukee, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital. He was born on November 17, 1942, in Madison, Wis., the son of Harold and Marcella (Vanderbloemen) Kennedy.


James graduated from East High School in Madison, Wis., in 1960. He earned his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin and became a CPA. James worked as a Business Administrator for Menomonee Falls School District.


James was very active in the school communities at large and followed a lot of the students in the Menomonee Falls area, from their high school career into their college sports. He enjoyed women's basketball and UW Hockey. Jim was also an avid Model Railroader.


James is survived by brothers, Bob (Karen) Kennedy and Jerry (Vikki) Kennedy; sister, Ruth Ann Kocvara; daughter, Julie (Larry) Brahan; granddaughter, Erica Brahan; grandson, Jason Brahan; and special friend, Beverly Schmid. He was preceded in death by his parents.


A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024, with Reverend Jon MacDonald presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday.


In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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




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Erin Crownover
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Mr. Kennedy attended every home and away women's basketball game at MFHS, where I played from 2009 to 2013. He was a constant presence that I looked forward to seeing after every game. Mr. Kennedy even traveled to Ohio when I played college ball to watch my team and our opponent (he knew the head coach) play. He was always so kind and a joy to be around!
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Ed Curley
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I knew Jim during our shared years of service in the School District of Menomonee Falls, and appreciated his consistently friendly, quiet, calm, steady demeanor, and his interest in students, especially in following kids involved in athletic endeavors. Once, on a cold spring morning at Lake Wingra in Madison, my wife and I came across him watching a regatta in which our son’s Minnesota crew team was competing with the Wisconsin team. We were reminded of the value of his interest in, support of and commitment to student athletes. Thanks, Jim. May he rest in peace.

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