1928
James
2009
James Holzschuh
October 1, 1928 — November 11, 2009
James “Jimmy” Holzschuh, 81, of Wausau died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under Hospice care after a long illness.
He was born October 1, 1928 in Marshfield to the late Christian and Aurelia (Eckes) Holzschuh. Jim graduated from the former Wausau High School in 1946. He then served in the U.S. Army at Fort Sheridan. He married Diane M. Didelot on October 27, 1973 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Rhinelander. Jim spent his earlier years as a salesman for Radandt Furniture and later as a car salesman for Beilke and Camp Motors. He then was employed as a salesman at Green Bay Packaging until retiring in May 1984.
Jim belonged to Holy Name of Jesus Parish most of his life. He was a lifetime member of the Wausau Elks Lodge #248, American Legion Montgomery Plant Post #10, and the Catholic Foresters.
Jim and Diane built a log home in Rhinelander and enjoyed it for 13 years. Jim loved being there and enjoyed the beauty of the north woods as well as sharing it with friends and family. He was an avid fisherman and never missed a chance at taking the boat out. Jim was an antique auto collector too. He and Diane belonged to the Northern Lakes Region and the Wausau Antique Auto Club. Jim felt like a kid again with the wind blowing through his hair while driving his favorite 1969 Cadillac convertible.
He was the love of Diane’s life and will be sadly missed by all who loved him.
Survivors include his wife, Diane of Wausau, two nephews, Mark (Gwen) Varekois of Rockford, MI and their children, Ashley and A.J., Patrick Varekois of Verona, a niece, Jean (Terry) Wright of Golden Valley, MN, a sister-in-law, Bonnie (Marty) Varekois of Kasson, MN, and many cousins and lifelong friends.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 16, 2009 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Wausau. Father Gerald Pehler OFM Cap. will officiate. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau with an Elk's Memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will be church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
Memorials may be directed to Holy Name of Jesus Parish, the Diabetic Foundation, or Aspirus Hospice Care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 1, 1928 in Marshfield to the late Christian and Aurelia (Eckes) Holzschuh. Jim graduated from the former Wausau High School in 1946. He then served in the U.S. Army at Fort Sheridan. He married Diane M. Didelot on October 27, 1973 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Rhinelander. Jim spent his earlier years as a salesman for Radandt Furniture and later as a car salesman for Beilke and Camp Motors. He then was employed as a salesman at Green Bay Packaging until retiring in May 1984.
Jim belonged to Holy Name of Jesus Parish most of his life. He was a lifetime member of the Wausau Elks Lodge #248, American Legion Montgomery Plant Post #10, and the Catholic Foresters.
Jim and Diane built a log home in Rhinelander and enjoyed it for 13 years. Jim loved being there and enjoyed the beauty of the north woods as well as sharing it with friends and family. He was an avid fisherman and never missed a chance at taking the boat out. Jim was an antique auto collector too. He and Diane belonged to the Northern Lakes Region and the Wausau Antique Auto Club. Jim felt like a kid again with the wind blowing through his hair while driving his favorite 1969 Cadillac convertible.
He was the love of Diane’s life and will be sadly missed by all who loved him.
Survivors include his wife, Diane of Wausau, two nephews, Mark (Gwen) Varekois of Rockford, MI and their children, Ashley and A.J., Patrick Varekois of Verona, a niece, Jean (Terry) Wright of Golden Valley, MN, a sister-in-law, Bonnie (Marty) Varekois of Kasson, MN, and many cousins and lifelong friends.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 16, 2009 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Wausau. Father Gerald Pehler OFM Cap. will officiate. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau with an Elk's Memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will be church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
Memorials may be directed to Holy Name of Jesus Parish, the Diabetic Foundation, or Aspirus Hospice Care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
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