James B. “Jim” Wait of Wauwatosa passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011, at the age of 84.

He was the loving husband of the late Lorane (nee Kosmicke); beloved father of Dawn, Deborah, Nancy (Bill Dollard), Michael and Patrick Wait; dear brother of Tom (Joan) Wait, Pat Kamerschen and Marion (Jack) Ireton; and fond brother-in-law of Aura Olbrantz and Don Leonard. Jim is further survived by other relatives and friends.

A memorial visitation will be held from noon until the 2 p.m. memorial service Friday, March 18, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 2604 Swan Blvd., Wauwatosa.

The family would like to give a sincere thanks to Jim’s primary caregiver, Dr. Thomas Gvora, and a very special thanks to Dr. Anu Vijayakumar and Dr. Max Lee, the nursing staff at Aurora West Allis Memorial Hospital and Zilber Family Hospice.

Church and Chapel Funeral Home is serving the family. For more information, call 549-0659 or visit www.churchandchapel.com to view the online obituary or leave condolences.