James J. Grabowski

James J. Grabowski, 87, of Whitewater, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his home.

James was born on May 6, 1938, in Chicago, IL, son of the late Anthony and Hildegard (Bowe) Grabowski.

He loved airplanes and going to the EAA. He would take the family to go watch planes take off and land at Midway Airport in Chicago. He enjoyed wood and woodworking and made many cabinets and pieces of furniture. He had a passion for cars and had a few Porsches & Mercedes and loved God and the beauty of creation.

James is survived by his wife of 16 years, Patricia Grabowski; children, Paul Grabowski, Dean (Tina) Grabowski and Adam Grabowski; stepson, Vaughn M. (Julie) Lueker and grandchildren, Vaughn S. Lueker and Xavier M. Lueker. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Anthony Grabowski Jr., Ronald Grabowski and Joseph Grabowski and his adopted daughter, Tabitha Sazma.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Rainbow Hospice or Arbor Day Foundation and plant a tree in his honor.

A special thank you to Rainbow Hospice and Visiting Angels for the wonderful care given to James.

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