James Deluca

DeLuca, James J. passed away on March 5, 2017 at the age of 92 years. Beloved husband of Louella (nee Jacobsen). Loving father of John (Maribeth), Marie (Roland) Roe, David, Robert (Deb), and Michael (Jill). Proud grandfather of William (Jade), Matthew (Danielle), Lauren (Gus) Krejcha, Michael (Molly) Otto, Matthew (Samantha) Otto, Kelvin Roe, Bryan Roe, Justin, Nina, and Douglas. Great-grandfather of Parker Browne, Miles, Maci, Haylee Paterson, Jaylen, Angelique Brown, Koda Brown, and Ellie Brown. Brother of Tonia Peterson. Preceded in death by his parents, 9 siblings, and one daughter, Susan. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be held at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 4:00PM-8:00PM. A second visitation will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church (900 Michigan Ave., S. Milwaukee) from 10:00AM-11:00AM. Funeral service will be held on Friday at church at 11:00AM. Interment at Forest Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials to Zion Ev. Lutheran Church or school (3600 S. Chicago Ave., S. Milw) are appreciated. A special thank you to the staff of Seasons Hospice.