Our beloved Jim "Jimmy" Valentine, age of 62, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024. Jim was born in Green Bay, WI to his loving parents Donnie and Connie Valentine. As a 1980 graduate of Bay Port High School, Jim was a committed, lifelong resident of the Howard-Suamico community. He has been a dedicated employee at Temperature Systems Inc. for 36 years, working his way up the ladder to being a Territory Manager, from which he retired 2 1/2 years ago.

Jim met his "soul mate" Kelly Young from Neenah, WI at Summerfest and they married 25 years ago in St. Lucia on Valentine's Day, 1999. They were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Erika "Jojo" and Saige "Saiger". Jim's mission as a husband and father was to provide a comfortable life for the girls and to share his love for the great outdoors. They created a lot of precious memories together, many up at their family cabin in Crystal Falls, MI.

Jim enjoyed shooting trap at the Brown County and Denmark shooting clubs, as well as bowling with co-workers in the Company Mixers league at Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley. He was one of the 1st buffalos that formed the "Loyal Order of Buffalo" 37 years ago; a group of his friends who get together up north, annually to celebrate their loyal brotherhood.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman, who was passionate and forever fascinated about wildlife and mother nature! He found such peace and serenity when fishing, hunting, golfing, or just spending time in the woods; feeling even more joy when he could share it with his family and friends. Jim kept up to date with the sports world, especially the NFL and the Green Bay Packers. Besides watching football, Jim enjoyed kicking back and watching a good tv series, i.e. "Sons of Anarchy", "Vikings", "Yellowstone" and movies i.e. "John Wick", "The Patriot", "Braveheart".

Everyone who knew and talks about Jimmy Valentine usually catches themselves saying "I can hear his laugh right now!" His distinct, boisterous voice and laugh will echo in our minds forever! While watching the Packers, he often said exactly what the commentator said just before they said it. He had such a special, "goofy" way of making people love him; people often wondered "What did he just say?" when he threw in one of his funny, made-up quotes. A few being: "Schmick nick nilly wuck", Gave it some "Yakabusky", "I feel fine as frogs' hair" after a medical procedure, "Going to the gunshow" before a workout.

Jim's big, bright smile, loyal camaraderie, witty humorous comebacks, charming words of wisdom and entertaining stories are going to be missed by all.

Rest peacefully, Jim (hope you found a nice comfy cushy "Pillowmina" to cuddle with). We are so proud of you and your choice to give the gift of life to others. We will forever cherish the special times we shared with you...until we meet again.

Jim is survived by his wife, Kelly Valentine; daughters, Erika and Saige Valentine; parents, Donnie and Connie Valentine; sister, Kathy (Tom Condon) Valentine; nephews, Mitchell (Kelly) Condon, Zachary Condon; mother-in-law, Nancy Jeffers; father-in-law, Gary Young and the rest of the Young family. Preceded in death by his grandparents, uncles, and step father-in-law.

Family and friends are invited to come and celebrate Jim's Life on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Idlewild Park Pavilion, 1500 Cotton Dr., Suamico, WI 54173. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

Special thanks to the Hemophilia Outreach Center for the long-term care, love and support that they have given Jim and our family. We are so grateful to the UW Organ Donor team for coordinating the donation of Jim's organs and to the incredible nurses Candice, Robyn, Jessa, Jordan, Dr. Matas and Dr. Riedy and the rest of Aurora ICU team for the comfort and care they gave Jim and our family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Hemophilia Outreach Center or to American Heart Association.