James M. Tuszka

James “Jim” Michael Tuszka, 75 of Stevens Point, passed away on November 4, 2026 at home with his wife, Faye, by his side.

Jim was born on May 15, 1951 to the late Michael and Therese (Helminiak) Tuszka in Stevens Point. He attended local schools. He went on to become chief engineer at WSPT Radio and then at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (UWSP) as an electronics technician.

Jim married Faye Volk on June 28, 1980 in Stevens Point. Together they raised their son, Luke.

Jim was a man of many talents and hobbies. He had a brave and passionate personality. He loved to spend time with his family. He enjoying keeping parrots as pets. Around the age of 17, Jim learned to fly airplanes. He continued to fly planes as a hobby throughout his life. He was aerobatics pilot and flew in numerous competitions where he flew maneuvers that went beyond conventional flight, including loops, rolls, spins, and other complex stunts. Jim and his friend Joe built an airplane (Cassutt N5JJ) which Jim soloed. He also flew large scale model remote control planes. Jim enjoyed scuba diving with his son, especially on the reefs off the island of Bonaire.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers-in-law, John and Gene Volk.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Faye, and his son,Luke. He is further survived by his brother, Mike (Martha) Tuska, his brothers-in-law, Jim (Julie) and Jan, and his sister-in -law, Donna (Don).

Jim’s family would like to thank the Stevens Point area police and paramedics for their support of Jim in his last moments.

Jim will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established for Jim at a later date.

A Funeral Service will be held for Jim at Pisarski Funeral Home, 703 Second Street, Stevens Point. A date and time are pending. Pisarski Funeral Homes are honored to be serving Jim’s family.