James R. Cyganiak

Born to Eternal Life on March 2, 2020 at age 81. He was born on May 11, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI. Beloved husband of 58 years to Bonnie (Bell) Cyganiak. Wonderful father of James (Karen), David (Jamie) and Mark (Mary) Cyganiak. Proud grandpa "Papa" Jacquelyn (Travis) Gebel, Michael (Alyssa) Arroyo, Taylor (John) Nora, Mitchell, Marlo, Jack, Mia and Samuel Cyganiak. Great grandpa "Old Papa" to Kennedy and Emersyn. Brother of Jon (Elizabeth) Cyganiak. Brother in law of Mary (David) DeMotto, Michaleen (Dan) Kosir and Thomas Bell. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Jim was a longtime member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for 56 years, past owner of ServiceMaster, active member of Jaycee/Roosters, Greendale Historical Society, Greendale Promotions Committee, past member and past president for the Greendale Chamber of Commerce, past Cubmaster of Pack 505, past sponsor and Coach of Greendale Twi-Nite Baseball, Stars and Stripe Honor Flight, supporter of Greendale Veterans Memorial and Greendale Historical Society Apple Court Project, and Word Series Club. Jim was a dedicated fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and was a longtime season ticket holder. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020 at St. Alphonsus Church (6060 W. Loomis Rd., Greendale, WI) from 9 to 10:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin (3720 N. 124th St. O, Wauwatosa, WI 53222), Aurora Health Care Foundation (950 N. 12th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233) or St. Alphonsus Church. The family would like to thank the Greendale Paramedics and all the wonderful staff at St. Luke's Hospital who took fabulous care of our husband and dad.