James “Jimmy” John Sailer

James John (Jimmy) Sailer, 86, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin died Wednesday, October 22, at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

James was born July 3, 1939 at Little Black, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Clara (Mertens) Sailer and Conrad Sailer. James was a distinguished Navy veteran, served from 1957-1961 on the USS Richard B Anderson Gearing – class destroyer. While he was in the Navy, he sailed around the world three times. After serving his country he worked at Pabst Brewery until retirement.

James is survived by one daughter, Claudette Sailer-Stayer, one Grandson, Ryan, one sister, Winnifred Glashof, one sister in-law, Nancy Kaye, one brother, Glenn (Ada) and many nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Earl, Gordon, Leon and Raymond (Buddy), five sisters, Marge Lueth, Mildred (Mickey) Schneider, Doris Harder, Florence (Fritz) Mueller and Ruth Hughes, sister-in laws Nancy Jane, Enid, and Frankie, brother-in-laws, Gerald Lueth, Clyde Schneider, Gilbert Harder, Milton Mueller and Millard Glashof.

James enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Tomahawk, loved hunting, fishing and playing Sheepshead. He had a tough exterior, a gentle heart and a charming smile. A special thank you to Pat and Cheri Lueth & Steve and Beckie Sailer for all the extra loving care.

He has gone to be with the Lord, but will be forever remembered.

Visitations will be Friday, November 7, 2025 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Krause Funeral Home, 7001 West Brown Deer Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Additional visitation will be held Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM with services to follow at St. Catherine of Alexandria, 8661 North 76th Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Burial with Military rites to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, N88 W136 Main Street, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Luncheon at the church to follow interment.

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