James Peter "Opa" Stolpa, age 79, died peacefully on February 18, 2022 following a brief illness. Born to Walter and Grace Stolpa in South Milwaukee on August 2, 1942. He is survived by two sons, Todd (Kriss) and Jim (Allison); four grandchildren, Clayton (Noel), Shelby, Rachael (Brock), and Samara; three great-grandchildren, Aiden, Brant, and Lilah. Special friend to Muriel and Megan Mulligan. Further survived by three sisters, other relatives, and friends. He graduated in 1961 from South Milwaukee High School and was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He worked for many years at Pelton Casteel Inc in Milwaukee and Oak Creek. Visitation at the funeral home on Saturday, February 26 from 2 to 5 PM.