James Michael Slattery

MADISON – James Michael Slattery, age 65 of Madison, passed away on Monday, Feb. 5, 2007. He was born, Oct. 22, 1941 in Madison, the son of Peter and Gladys (Lepke) Slattery. Jim graduated from Madison Central High School in 1959. He married Geraldine Stoffels, on June 22, 1963 in Madison. Jim worked for the University of Wisconsin for 28 years as a steam fitter. He was an avid hunter and had a great passion for hockey. Jim volunteered for several years for the Heats on Program for Dane County. The thing that brought him the greatest joy were his eight grandchildren, Brittany, Jake, Justin, Matt, Trevor, Megan, Lauren, and Rachel. He is further survived by his wife, Geri; four children, Michael (Lauri) Slattery, of Madison, Diana (Allan) Statz, of DeForest, Shawn (Steve) Erbe, of Mount Horeb, and Patrick (Julie) Slattery, of Madison; two sisters, Patricia Slattery and Katherine Briggs, both of Madison; a brother, Kenneth (Joanne) Slattery, of Sauk City; and many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial gathering will be held at the ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4058 Lien Rd., on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Jim’s name to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.