James "Jamie" E. Urban

James Edward Urban, 65, of Ashford passed away peacefully Saturday Sept. 6, 2025 at Lutheran Homes & Health Services in Fond du Lac. He was born in Waupun on June. 25, 1960, the son of James and Shirley (nee Fleischman) Urban. He lived most of his life in Ripon and worked for Diverse Options,. James lived a simple yet full life, surrounded by the things and people he loved most. He cherished family gatherings filled with laughter, Mom’s good cooking, a few beers, and games of Ship, Captain, Crew. In his quiet moments, James enjoyed making pull rugs, sketching on his Etch A Sketch, writing on paper, playing Connect Four, watching his beloved Packers and Brewers, or relaxing with a good movie. Though a man of few words, you could always tell his wheels were turning by the look on his face—and when he did speak, his humor would shine through, usually followed by his trademark smirk. He also treasured outings and simple adventures, whether it was bowling, driving around to admire Christmas lights, going to the ballpark to see Timber Rattlers, or heading out on a fishing trip. James had four great loves in life: his family, Packer football, Brewer baseball, fishing, and listening to music—especially classic old country tunes. These passions defined his days and brought him joy, comfort, and connection. James will be remembered not only for the hobbies he enjoyed but also for his warmth, humor, and the simple, genuine way he approached life.

Survivors include his mom Shirley, his siblings, Joel (Nadine) of Campbellsport, Jeff (Kay) of Fond du Lac, Julaine (Joe) Wilson of Iron Ridge, Jody Schmidt of Kaukauna, Jude of Lomira and Jason of Kewaskum. Nieces/Nephews of Jamie are: Justin (Lisa), Jessie, Melissa, Jake, Jennifer (Bob), Megan, Mallory (Sam), Jacob, Molly, Travis (Allison), Taylor (Cole, Finance), Dylan (Autumn, Finance), Devyn, Colton and Kaylie. Great Nieces/Nephews of Jamie are: Izayah, Lana, Hannah, Hailey & Logan. He was preceded in death by his father James E Urban, brother-in-law, Louie Schmidt. Grandparents Al and Esther Urban, John & Paula Fleischman. Great uncle and aunt Joe and Lila Straub, uncle and aunts, Dick & Arlene Urban, Ralph & Joanne Thill, Neil Cordie, Edward Fleischman, Richard Fleischman, and Chuck Doyle. Cousins Karen Perling, Jeff Cordie, and James Thill.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wed. Sept. 17th at 2:00pm at St. Martin’s Catholic Church 1271 Minnie Ln. Campbellsport (Ashford), Rev. Mark Jones will officiate and cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 1 PM until time of mass. Guestbook and online condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requested a donation be made in memory of James Edward Urban, to Lutheran Homes & Health Services (in memo please put “Elosie, the Gift Shop at LHHS”), Diverse Options, and/or Fishing Has No Boundaries®, Inc. (send to FHNB Inc, PO Box 175, Hayward WI 54843 in memo please put donation). 

We would like to thank the staff at Lutheran Homes & Health Services for the love and care they gave James over the past three years he lived there.