James Conery

James Conery of Port Washington  passed away surrounded by his loving family in the evening hours of Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Forest Haven Assisted Living in Fredonia.  He was 87 years old.

Jim was born in Iron Mountain, Mich., on Dec. 3, 1935, a son of Albert and Ruby (nee King) Conery.

He grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School with the Class of 1954.

After high school, Jim moved to Milwaukee. Jim enjoyed a long career of over 40 years as a machinist at Falk Corp. in Milwaukee. He also worked as a part-time truck driver for the Grober family (EKG) for over 60 years and felt they were more like family than employers.

On Oct. 30, 1998, he married Peg Lade (nee Stratton) in Milwaukee.

Jim was a member of St. Francis Borgia Parish in Cedarburg. He enjoyed skiing and  golfing and was an avid reader.

Jim is survived by his wife Peg Lade, children Lori (Mike) Pohl and Gary Conery  and stepdaughter Erin (Rob) Weileder. He is further survived by five grandchildren,  Andy, Erich, Joe, Aidan and Noah, five great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law Kay Conery, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Ruby, three brothers, Albert, Morris and Mike Conery, and two sisters, Bev Chartier and Rita Hicks.

There will be a visitation for friends and family at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington, on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a funeral service beginning at 11 a.m.

Jim will be laid to rest at St. Francis Borgia Cemetery in Mequon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight.

Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington, is honored to serve the Conery family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.