Obituaries

James David Nolley “Jim”, age 77, of DeForest, peacefully went Home to Jesus on February 12th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Jim was born in Marshfield, WI on May 28th, 1947, to James Nolley & Marion Kuhl. Jim graduated from Sauk Prairie High School in 1965 and shortly after, joined the Air National Guard. He spent his career in Supply retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant. He married Cheryl Sabby in 1968 in Baraboo and they made their home in DeForest. Jim was a true patriot and a sports-lover. He enjoyed both singles and couples bowling and playing and umping softball. He cheered on his favorite Wisconsin teams: the Packers, Badgers and Brewers. He enjoyed many years on his motorcycles and camping with family and neighborhood friends. Upon retiring at the end of 1999, he became a full-time daycare for his grandchildren, and they benefited from their years spent under “Papa’s” care. He was an awesome storyteller and always enjoyed a brandy old-fashioned and a good debate.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Cheryl Nolley, daughter Erin (Chris) Paitrick, grandchildren Cody Nolley and Alyssa Kilvinger and great-grandchild Jaxon Nolley. He is also survived by his brother Bill (Lori) Nolley and sister Karon (Don) Cappaert, brother-in-law Bonar (Christa) Sabby and sister-in-law Pam (Maynard) Mittelsteadt along with several nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by both of his parents and his son, Greg Nolley.

A celebration of life will be planned later this Spring.

The family would like to thank the staff at UW Health East Madison Hospital and Agrace Hospice for the outstanding care received. In lieu of flowers, please send your monetary gifts to Agrace Hospice. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal”.

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