Dr. James L. "Jim" "Doc" Greenwald

Dr. James L. "Jim" "Doc" Greenwald

March 17, 1930 - March 12, 2023

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MADISON / PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Dr. James L. “Jim” “Doc” Greenwald, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Meriter Hospital. He was born on March 17, 1930, in Perry, Wis., the son of Peter and Nora (Iverson) Greenwald.


Jim graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1948. He was united in marriage to Shirley Lukken on Oct. 30, 1954, in Mount Horeb. The couple moved to Davenport, Iowa, so he could finish his chiropractic studies at Palmer College. On Aug. 1, 1955, they moved to Prairie du Chien where they opened Greenwald Chiropractic. Upon Jim’s retirement in 1999, they moved to Madison to be closer to family and friends.


Jim was a member of the Chiropractic Examining Board of Wisconsin and was the proud recipient of the Chiropractor of the Year award in 1987. He was the president of the Jaycees and Rotary and a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and All Saints Lutheran Church.


Jim is survived by his children, Julie (Tony) Bretl of Sun Prairie, Paul (Jan) Greenwald of McGregor, Iowa, and Jane (John) Kluesner of Sun Prairie; grandsons, Andrew and Alex; special friends, Sally Iverson and Rick Schaller; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; and wife, Shirley in 2012.

A funeral service will be held at ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Jim’s name to Hoffman Hall, Agrace HospiceCare, Rivers and Bluffs Animal Shelter, or the charity of one’s choice.


A special thanks to Jim’s caregiver, Bill, for his excellent care and compassion during Jim’s final months.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002


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Sat Mar 18, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
All Saints Lutheran Church • 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Memorial Service
Sat Mar 18, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM CDT
All Saints Lutheran Church • 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Jenny Schaefer, Iverson
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It was truly a joy to know and be around Jim. He had many wonderful, caring, engaging qualities. I loved to listen to his stories about growing up. He would often share stories about my dad as well which allowed me to know my dad better. Jim's laugh and sense of fun brought much laughter and fun to our lives. Thanks and love you Jim.
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Amy Gehrke
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It was an honor to know Jim. He added much joy to our family, and we always enjoyed his stories. He was an incredible man with a very kind heart and spirit.
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Jo Howard
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He lived a wonderful life, affecting so many people in so many good ways. He always made time to fit me in for an adjustment and we always had great visits about school, sports, and nutrition. A fine man, blessed to have known him.
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Debbie Becwar
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I remember how he helped me when my parents brought me in with asthma attacks late at night and the treatments helped me breath again...I tell that story over and over on the benefits of chiropractic medicine.
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Colleen Willard-Holt
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I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was such a kind man and did enormous amounts of work in the community. I remember him especially in St. Peter's Lutheran Church. He was a yearly fixture teaching Sunday School--he taught our grade more than once. He was also an excellent chiropractor and he treated my whole family. He was very good and always accessible especially to my mom who had enormous back problems. He helped all of us a lot, always with good grace and humor. Julie and Paul, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep him alive in your hearts. Colleen Willard-Holt
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Julie Schultz
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We were so happy to have Jim in our lives. He shared many stories about growing up in Daleyville which was special to our family since he grew up with our dad. He became part of our family and was a very special person. Our sympathy to you. Julie Schultz

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