James Pinkham

James R. “Jim” Pinkham, 50, of Grand Chute, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 14, 2011.

Jim was born on December 20, 1960 to Ronald and Janet (Robertson) Pinkham in Portland, Maine. On August 22, 1987 he married Jean Law in St. Johns, Michigan and together they raised two wonderful children. Jim worked as a technical writer at Voith Paper; he also worked as a freelance writer for many years at the Kaukauna Times Villager and many other publications. He loved reading, playing scrabble, volunteering, photography, and baseball (playing or watching as he was an avid Red Sox fan). Most of all Jim loved spending time with his family and the time he spent with them will always be cherished. He attended Appleton Alliance Church. Jim was a kind, gentle and patient man, who lived his life for the Lord.

Jim is survived by his wife, Jean Pinkham, two children; Steven (fiancée Catrina Bogdan) Pinkham of Germantown, Sarah Pinkham, attending school in Redding, California, his parents; Ronald and Janet Pinkham of Maine, a sister; Lori (Dan) Sardinas of Florida, niece and nephews; Tyler, Brianna, Brandon, his father and mother-in-law; Allen and Louise Law of Michigan, other relatives and many friends.

The funeral service for Jim will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011 at APPLETON ALLIANCE CHURCH (2693 W. Grand Chute Blvd) at 11:00 AM. A time of visitation will be held on Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of services at the Church.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton, WI 54911
920-739-1231