James “Jim” J. Karniewski of Muskego passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born in Milwaukee on May 11, 1948 the son of Alois and Martha (Dembski) Karniewski. Jim worked as an electrician for many years and was a member of the IBEW Local 494 in Milwaukee. On September 15, 1990 Jim married his love Mary (Moody) Sconce. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, gardening and loved to travel, especially to Jamaica.
He will be forever missed by his wife of 30 years, Mary, his children, Keri (Dan) Addis and Zig Karniewski, his stepdaughter Jaime Hill, grandchildren, Morgan, Mitchel, Nick, Ryker, Dylan, Dalton and Dawson and four great-grandchildren and special friend Scooby. He is further survived by his sister Margie Skudlarczyk along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carol Wielgosz and brother Ralph Karniewski.
A private service and burial will take place at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Milwaukee.
A celebration of Jim’s life will take place at Danny Haskell’s Pub & Grill, W171 S7260 Lannon Drive, Muskego on Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.