James L. LaCourt

He was born July 15, 1945, in Green Bay, Wis., and attended Green Bay West High School with the Class of 1963.

Jim married Evelyn Johnson on Dec. 30, 1980, in Green Bay. He worked as a millwright for over 40 years at various paper mills and nuclear plants across the midwest, retiring in 2010.

Jim was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Metropolitan. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. Jim loved animals and had many dogs and other pets over the years. More than anything, he loved spending time with children, friends and family.

James is survived by his wife, Evelyn; six children, James (Ying) LaCourt Jr. of Green Bay, Paul LaCourt of Baton Rouge, La., James (Colleen) Feldhausen of Madison, Wis., Jason (Heather) LaCourt of Phoenix, Joe (Kourtney) Feldhausen of Green Bay, and Jennifer Feldhausen of Chicago; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Johnson of Crystal Falls; a brother, Benjamin (Tammy) Hock of Suamico, Wis.; two sisters, Lynn (Steve) Tucker and Jean (Doug) Kohlmeyer, both of Suamico; three brothers-in-law, Dennis Johnson of Felch, Harold (DiAnne) Johnson of Foster City and Daniel (Mavis) Johnson of Foster City; one sister-in-law, Carol (Phillip) Grieg of Iron River; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Marie (LaCourt) Hock.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 1 at Zion Lutheran Church, W4703 Metropolitan Rd. Felch.

A memorial service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the church. Rev. Lee Liverance will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of James LaCourt online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.