James L. “Jim” Thompson, age 67 of Fitchburg, WI formerly of Argyle, WI passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at his home in Fitchburg. He was born July 15, 1951 in Monroe, WI the son of Paul and Irene (Paulson) Thompson. Jim graduated from Argyle High School in 1969. He grew up in the Argyle area and went on to college at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. During his college years he traveled with the rock bands “Clicker” and “Hardroad” where he played bass guitar and sax. Jim later returned home to farm with his father in Lamont Township. Shortly after returning home he was severely injured in an automobile accident. Following his recovery, he moved to Madison, WI where he worked for his niece at Julia Grace Salon and also for Sequoya Library, both of Madison.
Jim is survived by one sister: Vicki Miller of New Glarus, WI; one brother: Art (Melissa) Thompson of New Glarus; one niece: Tabatha (Marc) Berget-Barnaby, step-niece: Michelle Miller of Monroe; three step-nephews: Nick Miller of Milwaukee, WI, Jason Jindra, Dusty (Becky Zuber) Jindra both of New Glarus and two great step-nieces: Julia and Grace Barnaby. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother: Leroy Thompson.
Jim was a past member of Yellowstone Lutheran Church in rural Blanchardville, WI. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, sketching, painting, and photography. Jim will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 12:00 Noon at Yellowstone Lutheran Church (4472 Saints Road, rural Blanchardville) with Rev. Traci Maass of Wiota Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Yellowstone Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10:00-11:45 A.M. at the church. The Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Jim’s name.
