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James Francis Gribben was born in 1892 in Iowa.¹ He and Florence (Flossie) L. Lester were married on 14 June 1922 in Dubuque County, Iowa.¹ He died on 21 January 1939, at age ~47, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹ He was buried in Wood National Cemetery (Section 27, Site 102), Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹

James Anthony Gribben was born on 8 December 1928 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹ He and Alwyn P. Benfer were married in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Gesu Catholic Church.¹ He and Irene (Renie) (?) were married about 1952.¹ He died on 5 March 1999, at age 70, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹ He was buried in Forest Home Cemetery (Westminster #74 Chapel Gardens Colonade), Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WIsconsin.¹

James Anthony "Jim" Gribben
Birth: Dec. 8, 1928, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
Death: Mar. 5, 1999, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
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Jim was of Irish descent. His ancestors crossed the ocean on the boat as most immigrants did settling in Dubuque, Iowa and then many to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was proud of his Irish heritage. He served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII and Korea. When he was honorably discharged from active duty, he joined the United States Marine Corps unit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He entered the United States Marine Corps on April 27, 1946 and was discharged on December 6, 1956. He was also extremely proud of his military service. After his Honorable discharge from the United States Marines Corps, he settled in as a sole surviving parent since his first wife Alwyn died when their only child Susan Mary (Gribben) was 7 1/2 months old. He married Irene, his second wife six years after his first wife Alwyn (Benfer) Gribben passed away. He worked for the United States Postal service where he retired in 1987, after twenty-eight years of employment. Two years was added on to his retirement since he had sufficient military service, giving him a thirty year retirement. He was active in several veteran service organizations. He especially enjoyed being part of the color guard in the Department of Wisconsin American Legion. He also belonged to the organization, The Last Man In Korea. He was the last man to pass away in that group.

Jim is survived by his 3rd wife Carolyn, daughters Kelli Gribben and Susan Benfer, stepsons, Ryan, Ian,and Denny,sisters Joan Radke (Walter), Elizabeth Brahm (late Donald) and many family and friends. He became a first time grandfather to Keiana Raechelle, daughter of Kelli nine years after his death.

Jim was a good natured, easy going, likeable Irishman that loved people and an occasional bought of Bailey's Irish Crème or a shot of Irish Whiskey.
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Elizabeth (Bette) M. Gribben was born on 4 March 1933 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹ She died on 20 April 2013, at age 80, in Hartland, Waukesha, Wisconsin.¹ She was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum (Block 49, Lot 110, Grave 1), Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Joan Carol Gribben was born on 9 January 1938 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹ She and Walter (Wally) R. Radke were married on 17 February 1958.¹ She died on 24 January 2005, at age 67, in Wisconsin.¹ She was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Joan C. Gribben Radke
Birth: Jan. 9, 1938, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
Death: Jan. 24, 2005, Wisconsin, USA
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Joan was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her and her Firefighter husband, Walter R. Radke aka Wally raised four beautiful daughters together. Upon retirement and after the girls left the nest, Joan and Wally sold their home, bought a camper and traveled the nation. A few years prior to Joan's death, they sold the camper and settled into a beautiful new apartment for seniors in Hartland, Wisconsin where her sister, Elizabeth aka Bette and her spouse Donald Brahm lived. Joan passed away at the age of 67 yeas old. She was the beloved wife and travel companion of Walter Radke for 47 years. Joan was the loving mother of Susan (Tom) McMenamin, Karen (Joesph L.) Udelhofen, Kathy (Tom) Schwarzenberger, Patricia (Robert) Rosnowski. She was the cherished grandmother of Matthew Radke, Ryan Andrew, Justin Scott, Stephen Mc Menamin, Tracey,Tommy, Dan, Scott, David, Robert Schwarzenberger and Alyssa Mary Udelhofen, along with many friends and family members. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Florence (nee Lester) Gribben and her brother, James Anthony(Carolyn)Gribben and a host of many loving relatives and family.
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Alwyn P. Benfer was born on 9 July 1925 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹ She and James Anthony Gribben were married in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Gesu Catholic Church.¹ She died on 12 April 1950, at age 24, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹ She was buried in Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha, Wisconsin.¹

Alwyn P. Benfer Gribben
Birth: Jul. 9, 1925, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
Death: Apr. 12, 1950, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
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Alwyn P. Gribben was the first wife of James Anthony Gribben. They married in Gesu Catholic Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They had one child, a daughter named Susan Mary Gribben who was baptized at Gesu Catholic Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Alwyn Gribben died of Leukemia when Susan Mary Gribben was 7 1/2 months old.

Irene (Renie) (?) was born on 7 July 1929 in Poland.¹ She and James Anthony Gribben were married about 1952.¹ She died on 5 September 1982, at age 53, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹

Donald J. Brahm was born on 30 November 1929 in Wisconsin.¹ He died on 26 October 1998, at age 68, in Hartland, Waukesha, Wisconsin.¹ He was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum (Block 17, Section H, Row 1, Grave 8), Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹

James Gerald (Jerry) Brahm was born on 24 April 1951 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹ He died on 17 January 1990, at age 38, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.¹ He was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum (Block 4n, Section A, Lot 287s, Grave 2), Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹

James Gerald (Jerry) Brahm was educated Diabetes. James Gerard "Jimmy" Brahm
Birth: Apr. 24, 1951, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
Death: Jan. 17, 1990, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA
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James was a graduate of Arrowhead High School. He was an avid racing fan and a very talented artist. He was survived by his parents Elizabeth "Bette" and Donald Brahm of Hartland, Wisconsin, two brothers, Michael(Mary)and George (Victoria)Brahm along with a son, Robert Brahm (Sandy). He died at the young age of 33 years old from the complications of juvenile onset diabetes. His absence left a big whole in all the hearts of those who loved him.
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