James Zuehlke Sr.

James A. Zuehlke Sr., age 69, of Coloma passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Appleton.

He was born Nov. 22, 1947 in Redgranite, the son of George and April (Starks) Zuehlke. He married Nancy L. Taubitz on Nov. 4, 1981 in Plainfield.

Jim was employed at Triple C Farms and Paramount Farms for a number of years. Later, he worked as a tree trimmer. Jim enjoyed the outdoors along with hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Zuehlke, Coloma; five sons, James Zuehlke Jr., Necedah, Scott Zuehlke, Portage, Eric Zuehlke, Boise, Idaho, Jeremy Zuehlke, Coloma, and Ryan Zuehlke, Coloma; four grandchildren, Jamie Zuehlke, Tritan Zuehlke, Ryland Zuehlke, and River Zuehlke; one great grandson, Aiden Zuehlke; four siblings, Sherri (John) Campbell, Montello, Karen (Bob) Lee, Coloma, Darrell (Cathy) Zuehlke, Coloma, Roberta (Terry) Goldsmith, Westfield. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Phillip, Stephen and Brian; and by one sister, Stella Crook.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Coloma with Rev. Joyce Heintz officiating. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Coloma.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.