James A. Sladky M.D.

James Aloysius Sladky M.D., passed away on March 31, 2020 at the age of 91.

He was born July 20, 1928 in Racine, son of the late Frank and Rose (Broecker) Sladky.  On September 26, 1964 he married Mary Colleen Dardis at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Milwaukee.  James is survived by Mary as well as his six children and their families.

James attended St. Catherine’s High School in Racine, WI and fulfilled his desire to serve his country by attending the United States Naval Academy. Upon graduation, James became a naval aviator, a profession which took him to ports of call throughout the world and about which he reminisced fondly.

Upon his honorable discharge from the navy, James enrolled at Marquette University School of Medicine and began his career as physician, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

It was while caring for the health of others at St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee that James met the love of his life, Mary Dardis, who was a nurse. While initially the two mixed like oil and water, James’ persistence and legendary charm eventually won Mary’s heart over, and they were married, much to the appreciation of the six children.

James continued to practice medicine well into the 1990’s before finally retiring to live the good life. His hobbies included swimming, playing with his children and grandchildren, watching classic films from Hollywood’s “Golden Age,” devouring tomes on European and American history, and later in life, riding his prized lawn mower to cut the many acres of lawn at his homestead.

James was a man of God, a devout Roman Catholic who served his Church throughout his life and instilled his faith in his family. He was a brilliant man who lived his life and his faith humbly.

To his children and to many others he was a model for living life as a Good Man.

James, the “Man,” will be missed dearly. James, the “Role Model,” will continue to live in the hearts and minds of all those who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace within the loving arms of the Lord he served so well.

James is survived by his wife: Mary Sladky; Six children: Joseph Sladky (Jeanette), James Sladky (Jill), Donna Khattar (Jason) John Sladky (Heather), Lisa Sommers (Alex), and Justin Sladky (Stefanie); and His precious grandchildren: Brigid, Teresa, Joseph, Rose, Patrick, Phillip, Bernadette, Francis; Sean, Rachel, Erik, Alanna; Christopher, Madeleine, Isabella; Meghan, Kathryn, Luke; Nicholas, Jacob and Jude

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: John Sladky, Joe Sladky and Mary Alice Knauf

Funeral services will be held at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home in Marathon, WI on Monday April 6, 2020 from 6 PM-9 PM. To comply with current state law, viewing will be held in stages and restricted to groups of 9 or less.

A Celebration of Life for James will be held on Saturday August 8, 2020 in Marathon, WI. Mass will also take place at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Marathon, WI. More details to follow.