James Skavlen

Stoughton - Jim Skavlen of Stoughton, Wisconsin died in his lifelong home on Monday, April 25, 2016, at the age of 75. Jim was the beloved son of the late Marvin and Anna Skavlen (Midtbo), devoted husband of the late Dorothy Skavlen (Rinden); dedicated father of Frank, J.R., (Carrie) Abela, Teresa (Don) Rix, and Leanna (Jeff) Fenneberg; loving grandfather of Jason Sabatir, Jessica Abela, James Abela, Elizabeth Abela, Aidan Rix, Griffin Rix, Addison Fenneberg and Kellen Fenneberg and great-grandfather to Ciara Abela; beloved brother of David (Carol) Skavlen, Bob (Ginny) Skavlen, Mary Ann (Loren) Staff, Kristi (LaVerne) Schuler and Kathie (Kevin) Gunderson, and best friends Bruce (Butchy) Johnson and Roger Johnson. He was also the faithful owner of many dogs over his lifetime, who were like family.

Jim was a dedicated employee of Uniroyal Industries for over 40 years. Along with time with his family, his true joys in life were fishing, hunting and trapping. His hobbies also included watching Western movies, playing cards, and spending time in the yard, including grilling on the patio, gardening and bird watching. He was a proud member of Zor Shriner's of Madison. He struggled in his final years with several health conditions, but approached each day with optimism and love with the support of family and friends. He will be remembered for his strength, honesty, loyalty and sense of humor.

A viewing will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect St., Stoughton on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 9am-11am, followed by a funeral service at 11am. Jim will be laid to rest at Wheeler Prairie Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to a luncheon following the service at the American Legion Post 59, 803 N. Page St., Stoughton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to Zor Shriners of Madison, 575 Zor Shrine Place, Madison, WI, 53719 or Shriners Hospitals for Children at http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/donate.