James F. Herian

Herian, James F. “Jim” age 93, of Grafton. Was born Sept. 7, 1927 in Ashland, WI, and was born to eternal life at his home, surrounded by his loving family, Jan. 13, 2021. Jim sailed the Great Lakes on iron ore ships after high school. He served in the US Army during WWII and later met his future wife Mary Ann on a blind date set up by a family friend. They married in 1951 and eventually moved to Grafton where they raised their five children. Jim was proud to serve on the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years. He was a 30 year employee of Wisconsin Electric, spending many years at the power plant in Port Washington, where his connection to the lake and its carriers continued to be a source of joy. He loved to tell stories of growing up in Ashland and his time on the lake. He was blessed to enjoy 34 years of retirement. Jim was a person of strong faith who prayed the rosary daily. Jim was predeceased by newborn daughter Mary Ann in 1952 and wife Mary Ann (nee Schall) in 2012; parents Charles and Florence Herian; siblings Lorraine, Mildred, Howard and Rev. Kenneth J. Herian, S.J. Survived by his 5 loving children: Mark (Karen) Herian, Gail (Michael) Kaske, David (Gina) Herian, Lisa (Andres) Villanueva, Sara (Scott) McCutcheon; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Sister-in-law Ilse (the late Rodney) Schall. Private Mass of Christian burial Wed. Jan 20, 2021 at St. Joseph Parish, Grafton, WI. Memorials to St. Camillus Jesuit Community 10201 W Wisconsin Ave. Wauwatosa WI, 53226 or Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770 Rest in eternal peace Dad, Pa, Popsie, Granda-Boy, with Mom and Baby Sister.