James Blackwood

James Blackwood - April 20, 1928-January 18, 2020. Jim touched the lives of many throughout his many years in Waukesha. He was a longtime elementary principal, served on several civic organization boards, and managed Buchner Pool for many years.
He was born in Milwaukee to Dr. James and Lillian N. Blackwood. He was preceded in death by them as well as brothers Dr. Robert and Dr. David.
Jim was a lifelong member of South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee where he grew up sailing and had many adventures on the Great Lakes, plus ocean passages. Jim was always grateful for the opportunity to serve in the US Army, stationed in Germany.
He later joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary where he taught safe boating and sailing skills. His happiest days were family cruises on the Great Lakes and house boating in Voyageurs National Park.
He is dearly missed by his wife of 65 years, Ruth, and his children Margaret Allen (Peter), Thomas (Angela), Kathryn Monroe (Jim), Andrew (Tracy), and beloved grandchildren John, Sarah, Claire, Casey, and Nathan.
Memorials in Jim’s name are appreciated to the Waukesha Public Library Fund and South Shore Yacht Club Junior Sailing Foundation.
Special thanks to Pam and the ProHealth Hospice staff for their excellent care.
There will be a visitation Saturday January 25, 2020 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Randle-Dable Funeral Home 1110 S Grand Avenue Waukesha WI 53186.
Per Jim’s request, there will be no service.
Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home, Crematory and Preplanning Service is honored to serve the family. For further information, please call the funeral home at 262-547-4035. Visit us online at www.randledable.com to leave the family an online tribute message.