James Churchill

Sun Prairie - James Edward Churchill, age 83 passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014. He was born on May 11, 1930 in Walworth, Wisconsin. He served in the Army Signal Corps and then graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After working for a time in Chicago he was a business education teacher at the Pewaukee, Wisconsin and Sun Prairie, Wisconsin high schools.
Jim joined the staff of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with the Division of Student Affairs, later with the Office of Academic Services/Dean of Students, and then the Division of University Outreach. He retired in 1995.
Jim's survivors include his wife, Ruth Diederich Churchill; sons David (Tammy) of Fergus Falls, MN and Daniel of Milwaukee, WI; grandchildren Caitlin and Ross; step-grandchildren Eli, Samuel and Jonah Sorum; sister Joanne (Patrick) Coleman and sister-in-law; Helene Churchill. He was preceded in death by a brother, John (Helene).
Graveside services will be held at FOREST HILL CEMETERY, 1 Speedway Road, Madison on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 10:00 am with Reverend Frank Gaylord officiating. Memorials may be made to Sun Prairie United Methodist Church, 702 North Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
The family thanks all the loving staff of Sun Prairie Health Care Center, pastors Frank Gaylord and Scott Carlson, and other special thanks to friends Pam Girard and Joe Corey.