Passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at age 67 (Not COVID related)
James was born on June 11, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of James and Annabelle (Kummrow) Dugas. Dear brother of Linda (Val) Sayas and Christopher Dugas.
Jim grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Pius XI High School in 1971. Jim retired from Advance Die Casting Co after 42 years of service. He was a proud member of Knights of Columbus. Jim was a loving husband and best friend to Kathy (Preston) Dugas for 44 years. Jim enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping, and his annual trip to Vegas with Kathy.
Loving father of Jason (Tiffany) Schendel, James N. Dugas III, Sidney (Melody) Dugas, Tammy (Mike) McNeal, and Anthony (Andrea) Dugas. Proud grandpa of Jason Schendel, Jr., Michael Krause, James Dugas IV, Tyler Dugas, Sidney “PJ” Dugas Jr., Kaydence Dugas, Christopher Dugas, Levon Dugas, My’Kayla McNeal, Brittney Butler, and Tamira Butler. Cherished great-grandpa of A’Zariyah and Alaiah. Special Uncle/Godfather of Molly Sayas. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin, on Thursday, April 23, 2020, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Additional visitation Friday, April 24, 2020, from 10:00 AM until time of Service at 12:00 PM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Due to the COVID-19 guidelines, only 10 individuals will be allowed to visit in the funeral home at one time. Please be conscious of social distancing at this time.