James “Jim” Meligan, known to friends as “Julio,” of Juda, died at 60 year old, Feb. 6, 2022 at SSM Health Hospital in Monroe.

He was born March 16, 1961 in Shawno, to the late Seal and Marjorie (Whippler) Meligan.  He graduated from Brodhead High School in 1979.

He married Sheri Peters on Sept. 1, 2015 in Minocqua.   He was a member of the Menominee Indian Tribe.

He enjoyed dart league, fishing, camping, woodworking, and time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Sheri Meligan of Juda; children, Tiffany (Ryan) Moore of Beloit, and AJ (Alyssa) Meligan of Monroe; six grandchildren, Simon, Malcolm, Lili, Violet, Ryerson, and Calvin; sister, Adeline (Mike) Fulton, Brodhead; and two nieces, Amanda (Jared) Condon and Sarah (Austin) Hawk.

He was further preceded in death by his brother, Randy Meligan.

A visitation was held on Saturday, Feb. 12.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be deeply appreciated and can be sent to shriner111.com.

Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home in Monroe is assisting the family.