James "Jim"

"Jj" J. Wilson

James "Jim" "JJ" J. Wilson, 84, Cambridge, WI, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in the early morning hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with his wife by his side.

He was born on June 27, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Robert B. and Viola A. (Fischer) Wilson.

In 1961 he graduated from Wauwatosa High School and enlisted in the Air Force. He served in Vietnam and was stationed in Fort Worth, Texas. He was honorably discharged in 1965.

Upon his return to Wisconsin, he moved to Cambridge in 1982 with his business partner to work in the auto industry and opened Flaherty/Wilson Sales in the old Fischer Ford building. He later moved to Hwy 18 in 1987 to open Lake Ripley Sales & Service with Bruce Christianson. He retired in 2001.

Jim married the former Lisa Weber on December 16, 2000, in Lake Mills.

Jim enjoyed racing cars and owned a race team with two cars. He raced regularly at Hales Corners, Jefferson Speedway and Columbus 151 from 1970-1972. He also traveled to Wisconsin Dells, Slinger, and other small tracks in different states.

He was an avid bowler, loved watching football, basketball and all college sports.

Jim was an active St Vincent de Paul Vincentian, serving 15 years between Lake Mills and Fort Atkinson, retiring as South Central District President in 2024, and active in the Fort Atkinson ministry office for 12 years.

Jim will be remembered most for his willingness to help anyone in need however he could. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and his family was the most important thing to him.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Lisa (Weber) Zimmerman Wilson of Cambridge; step-children, Kevin Zimmerman of Fort Atkinson, Katlynne (Trevor) Tuchalski of Jefferson, Erica- Katherine (Thomas Martinez) Zimmerman of Edgerton; step-grandchildren, Leslie Zimmerman, Marianna and Katalina Martinez, Joselyn Tuchalski; daughter at heart, Ashley (Tyler); granddaughter at heart, Charolotte Rose, all of Janesville; his son, Bryan (Jennifer) Wilson; daughter, Dee (Eric) Wilms; their mother, Jan Burrowes; grandchildren, Paige, Karlie, Taylor and Brandon; other relatives and many friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 602 College St., Lake Mills, WI.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday at the St Francis Catechetical Center, 608 College St., Lake Mills until the time of mass.

Also preceded in death by his sister, Susan J. Wilson.

If desired, memorials would be appreciated to the family to be distributed to various local charities.

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