James Richard Walsh, age 65 of Oshkosh, died peacefully early Thursday morning October 21, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born May 6, 1939 in Appleton, WI the son of Melvin and Genevieve (Noie) Walsh. Jim was educated in the Kaukauna School System and was a graduate of Kaukauna High School. He later attended Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design. Jim was a Veteran of the United States Army serving from 1963 to 1965. Family and friends will remember Jim as a born Naturalist who enjoyed Duck Hunting and Trout Stream Fishing. He was formerly employed as a styling manager for Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac.

Jim is survived by his mother; Genevieve of Kaukauna, his son; Shane of Seattle, WA., step-daughter; Terra, brother; Michael (Nancie) Walsh of Menasha, Sisters; Janet Barnes of Kaukauna and Carol (Jim) Timmers of Menasha, other relatives and friends. Private family services will be held.