Obituary for James G. Chamberlin
James G. “Musky Jim” Chamberlin, age 91, a longtime resident of Eagle River, WI passed away on Sunday November 10, 2019. He was born in Mundelein, IL on April 12, 1928 to Herbert and Cora Chamberlin. Jim married his wife, Karen, on April 23, 1994 in Eagle River, WI.
Jim served in the US Marine Corps during Korea. He owned and operated Chamberlin Engineering in Libertyville, IL. Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, travelling and loved the outdoors. Jim was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. He also was a Director of the Headwaters Chapter of Muskies Inc., member of the American Legion, Rotary Club and involved in the Boy Scouts.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents: Herbert and Cora; siblings: Raymond, Bernice, Melvin, Beverly, Eston; grandson: Jesse. He is survived by his wife: Karen (NEE Numrich) Chamberlin; children: James M. “Mike” (Jacqueline Kritikos) of Palm City, FL, Jane Chamberlin of Round Lake, IL, Jona (Steve) Hollis of Eagle River, WI; grandchildren: Jeremy, Annie, Cora, Jamie, Jennifer, John; great grandchildren: Alex, Brandon, Christina, Rachel, Nila, Colton, Alayna, Alyssa and James.
A memorial service will be at 11am on Friday November 15, 2019 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle River, WI. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church or Headwaters Chapter of Muskies, Inc.
Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
15
Nov
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
121 N 3rd S
Eagle River, WI 54521
Service
Friday
15
Nov
11:00 AM
- 11:45 AM
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
121 N 3rd S
Eagle River, WI 54521
Cemetery Details
Location
Eagle River Cemetery
1062 E Wall St
Eagle River, WI 54521
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