James A. "Jim" Winter, age 81 of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on August 8, 1939 to the late Curt and Hildegarde (Schoenick) Winter in Shawano. Jim graduated from Shawano High School, he then enlisted and proudly served in the United States Army. Jim lived and worked in the Shawano area all of his life. On December 21, 1974, Jim was united in marriage to Myrna Grignon at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena, Wisconsin.

Jim enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, gardening, especially flowers, spending time at the lake lot, and sitting on his front deck at home. He loved watching the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers with his family.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Myrna of 46 years; one daughter, Ruth (Andy) Winter; and his cat, Sabrina, aka Peanut. He is survived by his siblings, Richard (Maureen) Winter, Nancy Martin, Mary Wastel, and Michael (Paula) Winter. He is further survived by brothers-in-law, Dennis (Linda) Grignon, Robert Grignon and David (Donna) Grignon; one sister-in-law, Mary Grignon; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Curt and Hildegarde Winter; his sisters, Betty DeCoster, and Jeanne Speering; brother, Roger Winter; one daughter, Jenny Winter; father and mother-in-law, Raymond and Josephine Grignon, Sr.; brothers-in-law, Bob DeCoster, Robert Martin, Duane Speering, Gary Wastel, Cecil Grignon, Raymond Grignon, Jr., and Wilfred Grignon; and sisters-in-law, Mabel Winter and Jeanette Grignon.

A memorial service for Jim will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Fr. Nonito Barra officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Menominee Vets of Keshena. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 11:00 am until the time of service.

Myrna and Ruth would like to extend a special thank you to the Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice team, especially to Jim's nurse Tina.