Francis James "Jim" Algeo was born in Cumberland, Wisconsin on August 11, 1934 the son of Dr. Stephen A . and Winefred (Waters) Algeo. He graduated from Cumberland High School in 1952 and shortly after enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in the Navy for 20 years. He had an interesting career in the Navy serving as a hospital Corpman and served in stations all over the world. He made 94 parachute jumps all over the world. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the Navy Seals, and was wounded in combat and received the Purple Heart.

After being discharged from the Navy he came back to Cumberland. He worked full time while attending college for four years on the GI Bill. It was during that time that he met and married Malissia Gerhard in 1978. He went to work for Stella Cheese as a field man. Some years later he left Stella Cheese and became a rural mail carrier with the Clayton Post Office. He delivered mail for 10 years.

Jim enjoyed duck hunting and deer hunting as well as getting together with friends. He was an avid supporter of conservation and very active in Duck's Unlimited. He was active in the local DU Chapter in a variety of positions.

Jim died at his home in rural Clayton on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his parents and half- brother Patrick Algeo. Surviving family members include his wife Malissia; step-mother Jean Algeo; daughter Melody Anne Algeo; grandson Bolton (Ema) Algeo; and great granddaughter Ava Johnson. He also leaves a sister Ann Satterlee and one half-sister Peggy Beyer (Cliff) as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, Wisconsin. There will be visitation for the hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors will be at the West Clayton Covenant Cemetery in rural Clayton, Wisconsin. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements.