James W. Koller, age 93 of Durand, died Monday, May 25, 2020 at Dove Health Care-South in Eau Claire.

Jim was born on September 3, 1926 in Durand. He was the son of Ignatz and Anna (Bauer) Koller. Jim grew up in the Town of Lima and attended Sacred Heart School in Lima. After School, he went to work farming. In his career, in addition to farming Jim worked at Presto Industries, a trucking company in Whitehall and Sanna Dairies among others. Jim married Loretta Snider and together they had seven children and later divorced. In retirement, Jim enjoyed driving around town and visiting with friends. Jim enjoyed tending to his gardens. He always had large gardens and shared his produce with family and friends. Jim liked to go watch his children race and go dancing.

Jim is survived by his children; Sandy (Bob Davis) Winberg of Mondovi, Karen (Duane) Hugdahl of Bullhead City, AZ, Cindy (Roger Lokken) Schlosser of Eleva, Jeff of Eau Claire, Mike (Pam Miller) of Mondovi and Pam (Rod) Dregney of Mondovi, 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by parents, son; Larry, brothers; Erv, Clarence and Ermon Koller and two sisters; Eleanor McMahan and Theresa Sugent.

A Visitation will be 3:00PM-7:00PM Thursday, June 4, 2020 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand. Private family burial will be in the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery-Lima in Durand. 

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Charly and Barbi Koehler June 4, 2020, at 11:29am

   Deepest condolences and Prayers of Peace and Comfort

2. Nick June 3, 2020, at 2:52pm

   Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

3. Greg and Roxie Glaus June 2, 2020, at 11:27am

   Jim was a good friend for a lot of years. Always ready for a BS session and always ready to work on our B JD when it was needed. For 30 years I tried to get him to tell me his age, he’d just look at me, smile, and then he would say, I’m old. A few years ago I asked if he was ever going to tell me and he did. I said “hell, Jim your only 5 days older then my mother!” Lot of good memories. Going to miss him.
   Thoughts and prayers for the family

4. Kristine Polzer May 30, 2020, at 6:50pm

   We will miss Jimmie stopping in on his way to Menomonie even though it had been quite awhile. We will miss his smile and his personality. He was always such a cheerful guy.

   Sincerely,
   Dave and Kris Polzer

5. Don and Irma Bauer May 30, 2020, at 11:58am

   Our sympathy to Jim's family. He always seemed happy and cheerful and we enjoyed visiting with him. We will miss him. He was my cousin.

6. John judy Part May 29, 2020, at 10:55am

   Hugs to all
   He was a blessing for all

7. Paul and Amanda Glaus May 28, 2020, at 6:02pm

   We are sorry for your loss. We enjoyed when Jimmy would stop and share his potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers and pumpkins. We will miss visiting with him. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

8. Marilyn (Bauer) Hoven May 28, 2020, at 11:52am

   My deepest condolences to the entire family. Jim always had a smile and he was a good friend of my father, Hubert Bauer.

9. Bonnie Miller May 28, 2020, at 10:04am

   On behalf of my family, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of Jim. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

   Bonnie Miller
   (Daughter of Raymond and Lorena (Bauer) Becker)

10. Lester and Rita May 28, 2020, at 9:11am

    Our sympathy to the family. Jimmy was a good friend and always fun to talk with. He will be missed.

11. Jackie Klemme May 28, 2020, at 5:06am

    Mr.Jim I will miss you. I enjoyed you everyday at meal times. You made me smile with your attitude. You will truly be missed.

12. Connie Weiss May 27, 2020, at 8:08pm

    Cindy and Pam you hve our sympathy, sorry for your loss.

13. thomas biles May 27, 2020, at 7:11pm

    he always called me Sally
    prayers to the family

    Marcella

14. Gary & Judi Bauer May 27, 2020, at 4:33pm

    Our Sympathy to the Koller family. Jim was our neighbor and great friend of my Dad Bill Bauer
    Keeping you in our prayers

15. Kathy Lieffring May 27, 2020, at 3:47pm

    Always on smile on his face. Will miss you.

16. Larry and Carol Prissel May 27, 2020, at 3:42pm

    Sandy and Family you have our Sympathy. Your Father was a Friendly and Love to Talk, We enjoyed his talks.

17. Carol Hunter May 27, 2020, at 3:18pm

    My deepest sympathy. Prayers to all of you.

18. Mike Mcleod May 27, 2020, at 2:54pm

    very sorry to hear of Jim passing away,I worked with the " crippler" for many years at, Sanna Dairies in Menomonie.Jim was a character and a friend to many.

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