Dr. James D. Brodersen, of Munster, IN, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016, at the age of 82. He was born in Spokane, WA in 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oswald and Dorothy Brodersen, and sisters, Dorothy and Mary Margaret, brother, William survives. Survivors include, his wife Barbara, of 55 years; his 3 children, John (Brooke) Brodersen, of Milwaukee, WI, Tim (Jill) Brodersen, of Milwaukee, WI and Ann (Tim) Angst of Pleasanton, CA; 10 grandchildren, Sophia, James and Elena Angst, Bella, Alex, Jack and Lucas Brodersen, Grace, Lila and Izzy Brodersen. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Visitation will be on Saturday, at the funeral, from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. service. Jim graduated from Gonzaga High School and received his premedical degree at the University of Washington in Seattle. He graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, followed by an internship and a residency in eye surgery at Cook County Hospital. Before Jim went into private practice, he was proudly a Captain in the Air Force as a Flight Surgeon. He was a member of The American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Academy of Cataract Surgery, and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at St. Margaret Hospital for many years before he built a surgery center attached to his office. Jim had a very full and active life. Besides his successful practice, he was respected for his business expertise and very congenial personality. He and Barb travelled to over 60 countries. Jim had lifelong friends with whom he hunted and fished and he particularly loved fly fishing in rivers and streams of Alaska. He loved coaching while his sons were in Little League. Jim enjoyed the camaraderie of friends who played golf and tennis in Munster and Sanibel, FL, along with the frequent poker games. He loved all sports, particularly basketball, and was very knowledgeable about most college and professional sports. His grandchildren were very dear to him. They loved his warmth and sense of humor, and he so loved being with them. Jim had 3 degrees: BA, BS and MD, but most of his friends would agree, that his BS is what everyone will most remember about him. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jim’s name to the charity of your choice.