James Pallasch, 74, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Monday May 30, 2022 in his home.
James was born on August 25, 1947 in Ida Grove, Iowa. He was the son of the late Sigmund & LaDonna (Wallace) Pallasch. James married Sandra K. Gorsett on July 30, 1988 in Iowa.
He was a member of the U.S. Army, from 1966-1969 serving in the Vietnam War from 1967-1968. James was a member of the 3rd Brigade, 525th, 82nd Airborne and 2nd brigade, 327th 101st airborne with honors including The Bronze Star, CIV Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Metal, Air Metal, Expert Rifleman, 82nd Airborne Mortarmen.
James worked as a laborer at Klinger construction in Sioux City Iowa and Riley construction in Kenosha for many years, he then went to work for Grays Lake Naval Base where he retired. James was an avid hunter, fisher and golfer. He enjoyed cheering for the Badgers, Hawkeyes, Packers, Brewers and Bucks. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Gorsett-Pallasch of Kenosha; Daughter Tammy (Shane) Wilson; Children Kea, Kasey and Keaton Malloy all of Sioux City, Step-Daughter Staci (Jess) Andersen; Children Derek and Jake Andersen of Union Grove, Wisconsin; Daughter Nikki (Gary) Bruns; Children Morgahn and Matt of Lincoln Nebraska, and Step-Daughter Mary Jo (Cory) Carter; Children Katie, Jacob, Kallie of McCook Lake, South Dakota, and Sister Sandra (Jay) Volling of FL; as well as several Nieces and Nephews.
James was proceeded in death by his Mother Ladonna, Father Sigmund and Step Grand-Daughter Kaylee.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday June 3, 2022 at Kenosha Funeral Services from 10:00AM-12:00PM, with military honors and memorial services to follow at 12:00PM
