James Phillip Gadau, 63, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at his residence. He was born July 7, 1945, in Olney, Ill.

Jim was a graduate of Evansville College. He retired from Whirlpool after 33 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army for two years and was a member of the Vanderburgh County Right to Life. Jim enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren especially watching their sporting events.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Brigitte Kissel of Evansville; son, Brett Gadau of Elberfeld; son, Bart Gadau of Evansville; brother, John Gadau of Champaign, Ill.; granddaughters, Samantha, Madison, and Makenna; grandsons, Mackenzie, Andrew, and Mason; one great-grandson; one niece and one nephew.

Services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Rev. Rick Bender. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. at Moravian Cemetery in West Salem, Ill. Friends may visit Sunday from 11 a.m. until service time at Alexander East Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Vanderburgh County Right to Life, 20 NW 4th Street, Evansville, IN 47708. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander East Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Avenue.

December 5, 2008
Brett and family, you are in our prayers, we love you, love Sherri and David Pribble (Paradise, IN)

December 5, 2008
Brett, I am so sorry to hear about your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Diana Brinegar (Evansville, IN)

December 5, 2008
To Bart and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all during this troubled time. Much love, Cheri and Randy Johnson (Evansville, IN)

December 5, 2008
I am proud to say that Jim Gadau was my friend. He was a good athlete, a good chess player and was appreciative of good music. He will be missed. Godspeed Jim. Mark Singleton (San Francisco, CA)