James P. Karolewicz Obituary
Born to Eternal Life on August 20, 2023 at the age of 68. Loving and caring husband of Kathy for 40 years. Brother of Mike (Mary) Karolewicz and Patti Penkalski. Son-in-law of Bob (Claire Michelstetter) Mandel. Brother-in-law Rick (Kaare Olsen) Mandel, Jim (Tollie Chovis) Mandel and Peter (Ray Gross) Penkalski. Dear uncle of Veronica, Evan, Teresa, Sam (Ally), Andy (Kerstin), Lauren (Tom), Missy (Ryan), Maddie (BJ), Emmie (Brian), Garrett and Tim (Jen). Further survived by many relatives, friends and the community of Lumen Christi Parish. Preceded in death by his loving parents, Art and Rita Karolewicz and his mother-in-law Nancy Mandel.
Visitation on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Lumen Christi Catholic Church, 2750 W. Mequon Road, Mequon from 10 AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon. Private family burial at Spring Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lumen Christi or a charity of your choice appreciated.
Jim's family would like to thank Fr. Matthew Jacob and the staff at Froedtert Hospital NICU for their support and compassionate care given to Jim.
