Submitted by: Dan Rich

Brother James Edward Greteman CSC

May 21, 2008

South Bend Tribune 5/26/2008

SOUTH BEND - Brother James Edward Greteman CSC, died on May 21, 2008, at Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame, IN. Born to Victor and Anna Zitzlsperger, James attended St. Mary's Grade School and Carrollton High School in Carroll, IA. He also attended Creighton University, Iowa State College and St. Edward's University, the latter while in Austin, TX, being formed for Holy Cross. He belonged to several school societies: Sodality of the Blessed Virgin, Holy Name Society, Newman Club, Phi Kappa (Catholic), and the Catholic Youth Club. Br. James applied for admission and was admitted to the mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross in September, 1953, at Watertown, WI. He was approved to begin his novitiate experience in January 1954, in Rolling Prairie, IN.

He made his first vows in January of 1955 and his final vows in 1958. James became a trusted professional. He did not hesitate to use his extensive hobby of painting to benefit other individuals. Larger groups who had seen his work commissioned him to paint for them also. His favorite subjects were western landscapes and privately commissioned portraits. Br. James had for years suffered questionable health, but he continued to live three years in Bangladesh before his health forced him to return to the United States. Brother James loved to travel, often doing so with other brother members of the Midwest Province. He had been stationed first in Bangladesh, but after returning to the Untied States, he eventually found his counseling skills being called into play. He was able to do marriage and divorce counseling in Evansville, Indianapolis, IN, Catholic Charities of Sioux City, IA, and San Antonio, TX, and lastly he worked in South Bend, IN. He put time in for both the Brothers of Holy Cross and the University of Notre Dame. James' wit, humor, intellect, and social gifts in general will be missed tangibly. He enjoyed his retirement and when he died he was working on several commissioned art pieces. While living at Holy Cross Village his helpful nature was especially apparent for others in the Village. He was quick to offer help and friendship to his neighbors whenever he could.

Br. James' funeral will be held Tuesday, May 27 in the St. Joseph Chapel, 54515 St. Road 933, in the center of the brothers' campus. Viewing is scheduled for 2 to 3 p.m. on the 27th, at which time the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated and with its conclusion; burial will take place in the St. Joseph Cemetery of the Brothers. Kaniewski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.