James K. Poeschel, age 68 of Durand, formerly of Menomonie, died Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire with his family by his side.

Jim was born March 29, 1953 in Durand. He was the son of Kenneth and Maxine (Glaus) Poeschel, he grew up in the town of Lima, attended Sacred Heart School in Lima and graduated from Durand High School in 1971. After high school, Jim drove milk truck for Drier Trucking and then worked at Safeway Foods in Durand. Jim then took a job at 3M in Menomonie and moved to the City of Menomonie where he worked for over 30 years. After retirement, Jim moved back to the home farm, where he remained the rest of his life. In retirement, Jim worked part time at Parts City in Durand.

Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He also liked going to car shows around the area and antique tractors.

Jim is survived by his sisters, Shirley (Jim) Klein of Plum City, Tammy (Jeff) Arneson of Mondovi; brother-in-law, Tony Albrecht of Winona, MN; nieces and nephews, Todd (Michelle) Poeschel of Nelson, TJ (Sarah) Poeschel of Durand, Jessica Klein of Eau Claire, Jennifer Klein of Inver Grove Heights, MN and Dan (Shane) Klein of Bloomington, MN and Chris Arneson and Caitlin Arneson, both of Mondovi; great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Al (Pat) Poeschel and Marcia Albrecht.

Memorial Services will be 1:00PM Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand. Rev. Timothy Reither will officiate. Burial will be in the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery-Lima. Visitation will be from 11:00AM until the time of services at the funeral home on Saturday.

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

Condolences

1. Deb Case September 2, 2021, at 7:06am

   So sorry to hear that Jim had passed. I just talked to him at our class reunion. Many good memories. We were neighbors when I was young and classmates for 12 years. Sympathy and prayers to his family.

2. Dale Hovey August 30, 2021, at 2:10pm

   I was saddened to hear of Jim's passing. So sorry for his family's loss. I graduated High School with him. I don't think I've seen him since school. I do remember his great smile and laughter. I'll think of him from time to time. Rest in peace Jim

3. Kathy B August 30, 2021, at 11:13am

   I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing, he was such a nice man to work with, sympathy's to the family! RIP Jimmy!!!

4. Timothy Carlisle August 29, 2021, at 12:39pm

   Oh my gosh, sorry to hear, just saw him at our class reunion, hugs to all

5. Erik and Rebecca Reuter August 28, 2021, at 7:13pm

   We are sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our sympathies go out to all of his family and friends. God Bless to you all. We will keep Jim in our prayers.
   Erik and Rebecca Reuter

6. Sue Fink August 28, 2021, at 12:37pm

   Jimmer you will always have a special place in my heart, friends forever! You will be greatly missed with your kind heart.

7. Chuck & Deb Vind August 27, 2021, at 4:05pm

   Our Dear Friend Jimmer… you were always a welcome sight at The Office Lounge…you will be greatly missed. He was a good Friend to us…our Condolences
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8. Mary Dettmann August 26, 2021, at 12:00pm

   I am so sad to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with him at 3M and he was always kind and thoughtful and we had lots of laughs. I have a family celebration of life on Saturday but will keep his memory in my heart.

9. Sharon Gingras August 26, 2021, at 11:01am

   Our sincere sympathy for the loss of your brother.

   J. Henry & Sharon Gingras

10. Tom n Rita Lyon August 25, 2021, at 5:59pm

    So saddened to hear of Jimmy K’s passing. Dear friend n old neighbor—truly a great guy/ lots of good memories!
    Caring thoughts n prayers to all the Poeschel Families. Tom n Ritahud

11. Bob & Picksey Watkins August 25, 2021, at 1:32pm

    Our sympathy to your family.

12. Donna Karshbaum August 24, 2021, at 4:56pm

    So Sorry for Your Loss, God Bless The Whole Family ????❤️????

13. John and Judy Parr August 24, 2021, at 12:07pm

    Sorry for your loss

14. KRISTINE A POLZER August 24, 2021, at 8:23am

    We will miss visiting with Jim when he would drop parts at the shop. We always had a lot to talk about.

    Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

    Sincerely,
    Dave and Kris Polzer

15. Rick and Carol Richardson August 23, 2021, at 11:57pm

    Sympathy to all.

16. Charlie and Patti Sobottka August 23, 2021, at 10:01pm

    So sad that I won't have the chance to see Jimmy come in and give us all a hard time!! We will miss him terribly!! What a beautiful man with a heart of gold. We were fortunate to have worked with Jimmy at 3M for many years! To the family....a great man is gone but will never be forgotten! You have our deepest sympathy.

17. Tim Christenson August 23, 2021, at 8:52pm

    Jim was a good friend. My deepest condolences to Jim’s family. Rest In Peace Jim.

18. Teresa Schultz August 23, 2021, at 8:31pm

    Thinking about your family, it is so hard to lose someone that you love so much. Sending love and hugs. See you Saturday ????????

19. Gary & Judi Bauer August 23, 2021, at 5:14pm

    Our deepest sympathy to Shirley and Tammy and your family’s. Gary and I just had a great visit with Jim a couple months ago. I also ran into Jim somewhere else and we had such a great visit. Hugs to you both.

20. steve schultz August 23, 2021, at 4:38pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

21. Loret & Kevin Retzloff August 23, 2021, at 4:35pm

    Thoughts and prayers prayers for the family.

22. Joanne Hovey August 23, 2021, at 3:36pm

    Sympathy to the family.

23. Joni Haines August 23, 2021, at 3:24pm

    Jim was such a nice man. I had the pleasure of working with him at 3M. My sincere condolences to the family.

24. Lisa August 23, 2021, at 3:06pm

    So very sorry for your loss. My sympathy to your family.

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