James F. Wojtowicz, 83, of Elroy, Wis., passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro.
He was born Dec. 21, 1941, in Mauston, the son of Stanley and Winifred (Mullen) Wojtowicz. He graduated from Elroy High School.
On Feb. 24, 1962, James was united in marriage to Betty Skailand. They have lived in the Elroy area, farming until 1976 and then having other various jobs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. He was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elroy and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Betty; his son, Michael (Michelle); his daughter-in-law, Lynelle; his grandchildren, Travis (Emily), Ashley (Logan), Casey, Arnold, Diana, Matthew and Kristin; and his great-grandchildren, Weston and John.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gary; and his siblings, Agnes Galle, Robert Wojtowicz, Marie Zingshiem and Margaret Vieth.
A private family funeral Mass will be Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elroy, with Father John officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery.
The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy is assisting. For online information, go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.
