obit templateheritagefunera2018-11-29T12:10:12+00:00
James "Jim" Keith
James "Jim" Keith
Splaine
-
Memorial Visitation: Friday, December 12, 2025 from 2 pm – 4 pm at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME (16880 W National Ave. New Berlin)
-
Memorial Service: Friday, December 12, 2025 from at 4 pm at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME (16880 W National Ave. New Berlin). Full military honors to follow.
James “Jim” Keith Splaine
Passed away unexpectedly on November, 21, 2025 at age 79.
Beloved husband of Caryl (nee Gross). Loving father of Stephanie (Robert) Meidenbauer and J.J. Cherished papa of Sam, Grace, Alexis, Abby, and Anthony. Brother-in-law to Dan (Kathy) Piotrowski. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary; his brother, Carl, and sister, Charleen Wiza.
Jim was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended school in Milwaukee until his high school years when he moved to Pewaukee.
Jim was a proud veteran as he served in the Marine Corps from 1966 – 1969. He received a Purple Heart for his service. He was also a lifetime member and Senior Vice Commander at the New Berlin VFW.
He was a long time employee of Quad Graphics and a member of St. Mary’s Church in Waukesha.
Some things that Jim enjoyed were woodworking, fishing, camping at the River Bend Resort, and being a Vintage car enthusiast. He owned a 1966 LeMans convertible.
A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, December 12, 2025 from 2 pm – 4 pm at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME (16880 W National Ave. New Berlin) with the memorial service at 4 pm. Full military honors to follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Pancreatic Cancer Society or the Froedtert Cancer Center.
Note: This obituary is the property of Heritage Funeral Homes and is published here with permission from the family. If you are viewing it on any website other than www.heritagefuneral.com, please be aware it has been copied without consent and may not reflect the most accurate or complete information.
Jim was the husband of my dear friend, Caryl. We shared some really fun times together as friends. We are so sad for the loss to the Splaine family. He is gone but not forgotten.
Love to Caryl and her family from her Kentucky friends, the Peters.
Sending prayers and my Condolences to his wife Caryl and family. I knew Jim when we worked at Quad back in the 80’s. He was a down to earth person and friendly to know.