James Boyd

James Palmer “Jim” Boyd of Grafton, Wis., was called to his heavenly home on Nov. 30, 2022. We trust he has already found heaven’s perfect fishing hole and cast a line for the big one!

Jim was born in Flint, Mich., on June 20, 1942, to Orley and Phyllis (Palmer) Boyd.  The family later moved to Milwaukee, where he attended Custer High School.

Jim married first wife Judy Boehm, and they had two children, Scott and Shelley.

Life created new paths, and 1975 brought his second marriage to Daun Mueske. She came with “bonus” daughter Andrea Ehm.  Nephew Mike Hanna rounded out the newly blended family.

Jim’s entire working career was with the Milwaukee Police Department, beginning in 1963. From “beat cop” to detective to vice squad, his dedication to the citizens of Milwaukee was of the utmost priority to him, and his service made the city a safer place to live. He retired in 1994.

Jim enjoyed a plethora of hobbies. While there was not a deer stand, duck blind or ice shanty he didn’t like, his favorite place of all was on Lake Michigan. He was captain of the charter boat The Office, as well as a private pilot and an avid scuba diver.

He enjoyed metal detecting and dabbled in real estate.

On his own homefront, Jim kept an immaculate property, with nary a weed to be found! Favorite vacations included fishing trips to Chassell, Mich., hunting trips to Montana, RV trips to Disney World and an Australian outback adventure.

Through the children and grandchildren years, he attended and applauded us at our wide variety of activities.

Upon retirement, Jim and Daun moved to Cedarburg. He transformed their backyard into a gardened oasis, winning the Mayor’s Outstanding Residential Landscaping Award.

He made jewelry at the Terri McCarthy Studio, was an avid trap shooter at the Saukville Gun Club and an enthusiastic member of the Great Lakes Sport Fishing Club. Jim’s passion throughout was Lake Michigan fishing on Port Pride, the Baja Cruiser he co-owned with son-in-law Chris Jushka.

Jim was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014, and he gave that the good battle! The family wishes to thank Aurora Healthcare, Capri Communities and First Immanuel Lutheran Church for their years of care.

Jim is survived by his wife Daun, as well as children Scott (Steve) Boyd, Shelley (Rod) Boyd and Andrea (Chris) Jushka, grandson Ryan Jushka, sister Patty Peterson, nephew Mike (Michele) Hanna, brother-in-law Lee Mueske and many other family members and friends.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg.  Please see www.muellerfuneralhome.com/ for the full obituary, memorial service details and for online condolences.

Memorials in Jim’s memory are welcomed by Great Lakes Sport Fishing Club, The Parkinson’s Foundation, First Immanuel Lutheran Church or a passionate hobby of your choice.