James House, Sr., 87, of Oneida, died Tuesday morning, December 2, 2008 at home. The son of the late Alec and Cornelia (Cornelius) House was born August 5, 1921 in the Town of Hobart. Jim was Oneida's first Golden Gloves Champion Boxer in his younger years, and was three time champion. He married the former Warrean Skenandore on December 10, 1949 in Milwaukee. The couple lived in Milwaukee for many years. She preceded him in death on April 16, 2006. Jim was a decorated U.S. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during WW II, and fought in the Battle of the Northern Solomons. James was retired from Ladish Company in Cudahy. Mr. House was a respected member of the Oneida Community. He was a faithful member of Knutson VFW Post 2304 in Milwaukee, where he was long time chaplain and drill team captain, as well as Robert W. Cornelius VFW Post 7784. In Milwaukee, he was a Cootie Member 157 of the Kiss-Ka-Dee. Jim was a lifetime member of the Eagles Club. He enjoyed working out and was a member of the Oneida Family Fitness Center, and holds his place of distinction in Oneida's Hall of Fame. Jim enjoyed gambling and liked the slot machines. Survivors include his children, James House, Jr. , Alec and Sandy House , Joy House, Lynn Loveday, Terry and Lauren House, Warren F. House , 9 grandchildren, Wendy (Ken), Jeffrey (Linda), Connie, Ryan, Babe, Josh, Billy, Jon, Nicole, 7 great-grandchildren, Ciara, Aaron, Araiana, Julien, Savanah, Adam and Joshia, as well as one sister, Kate Skenandore, He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one grandson, Ryan Loveday, his siblings, Margaret, George, Vera, Pansy, Warren. Friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 5 , 2008. Oneida Hymn Singers will sing at 6:30 pm. Oneida Veterans will have a Tribute Service at 6:45pm. Parish Prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue Saturday morning until 10:00 am, when the funeral procession leaves for church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Saturday morning at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, Freedom Road, Oneida. Mother Kristina Henning and Deacons Edmund Powless and Deborah Heckel will officiate. Burial to follow in the church cemetery, with full U.S. Army Burial Detail and Oneida Veterans Rites. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the House family.