James W. Schlosser, age 90 of Arkansaw, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire with his family by his side.

Jim was born on July 22, 1924 at home in rural Eau Galle. He was the son of Frank and Henrietta (Webb) Schlosser. Jim grew up on the home farm and attended school in Eau Galle. After school, Jim entered into U.S. Army in 1945 and was honorably discharged in 1947. After the service, Jim worked at the Eau Galle Feed Mill along with farming on the home farm. He also worked at the Eau Galle Cheese Factory for 21 years before hog farming full time. On December 28, 1948 Jim married Marvel Leehe at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle, to this union, seven children were born. Marvel passed away in 1977. Jim married Bernice (Biesterveld) Barka on September 2, 1978, Bernice had nine children. Bernice passed away in 2005. Jim loved to entertain people. He entertained the residents at all of the nursing homes in a 40 mile radius. He loved playing the harmonica, he always carried one with him. He had a panda bear that he entertained with too. Jim was a Boy Scout leader for the Eau Galle Troop for several years and he helped out Santa for 50 years. He was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church, St. Henry’s Polka Choir, a member of the Catholic Knights Insurance, Knights of Columbus and the Eau Galle Sportsmen Club.

Jim is survived by his children; Charles of Plum City, Beth (Donald) Peterson of Plum City, Roger (Roselle) of Mondovi, Donavon (Karen) of Arkansaw, Marcia (Steve) Borton of Menomonie and Karen Sue (Bob) Carlson of Lawrence, KS, nine stepchildren, one brother; Bernard (Beatrice) of Texas, 16 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wives; Marvel and Bernice, son; Jerry, grandson; David, four brothers and five sisters.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, March 16, 2015 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle. Rev. Jerry Hoeser will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Durand American Legion Post #181. Friends may call from 4-8 PM Sunday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

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

Condolences

1. Patti Blount March 17, 2015, at 3:25pm

   Deepest sympathy to the family during this time.

2. Krissa March 16, 2015, at 7:21pm

   I remember the sweet sound of Jim playing his harmonica at Walmart every weekend. The kids in the store would always stop and listen to him play. I had a few conversations with Jim, and he was the sweetest, kindest man. I hope he knows he touch a lot of hearts playing his harmonica. He will surely be missed.

3. Rosemary E Carlisle March 16, 2015, at 6:27am

   My sympathy on the loss of your beloved Jim.
   He was a generous and compassionate soul, playing the harmonica at funerals and other occasions. My prayers are with you.

4. Dennis & Ramona SCHNEIDER March 15, 2015, at 3:28pm

   What a great life to live 90+years. Our thought & prayers to all. sincere sympathy.

5. Dick and Jan Bates March 15, 2015, at 12:13pm

   Family of Jim Schlosser:
   Jim was a great guy. He was always such a positive person. I will miss him and his harmonica. We will remember him in our prayers.

   Dick & Jan Bates

6. Ron and Patti Webb March 15, 2015, at 9:04am

   When we would come home to visit our family - Bill and Virginia Webb and family, we would often attend services at St. Henry's and so enjoyed listening to Jim play the harmonica. What a wonderful man. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss him too. Ron and Patti Webb

7. Brett and Bailey Wendorf Schlosser March 15, 2015, at 9:00am

   We have many fond memories of our Great Grandpa and will always remember his bright smile and his generous spirit.

8. Trisha and Dave Sundal March 14, 2015, at 7:52pm

   We will miss Jim coming down to the fish farm and entertaining everyone with his harmonica. He was one of the nicest people in the world, we're glad to have known him.

9. Rich March 14, 2015, at 5:48pm

   So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I got to meet him a few times over the last couple years. The last time I saw him he was visiting at the Durand nursing home in February. I was playing music for their "closing" party. He played the spoons during a few of my songs. Loved listening to him play the harp too. Again, sorry to his family and God bless you all.

10. ALLEN SATHER March 14, 2015, at 7:53am

    My deepest sympathy to the Family. He was sure
    a nice person. He made life better with his humor.
    He will be missed.

11. Jeff Leehe March 13, 2015, at 8:49am

    A warm and wonderful man. He will be missed!

12. april schlosser March 13, 2015, at 8:46am

    Im so sad I can't make it.. He was such a special man I have so many memories .. Great Uncle Jim was so good to my grandfather (Fritz Schlosser) always making sure he could get to church when he no longer could drive and taking him grocery shopping. He checked in on me and my kids when I lived up there all the time to make sure we were ok. He left lasting memories of his baby panda who I was sure was real when I was young who always nipped at me when I pet it and he would laugh such a warm and hearty laugh it filled your heart. The last time I saw him he was at Walmart playing music even though it was so hard for him to do he played a lullaby for my daughter Victoria on his harmonica that was just so sweet. He touched so many people thru his music and his kind soul he did for so many and got such joy from it he will be greatly missed! It will not be the same going up to grandpas house and not seeing him come down that drive way just to pop in and chat with us. Although there is peace in where he is and that he is with all those that have gone before him the great loss will be felt by all here left behind.. My thoughts and prayers go out to all my family during this hard time he will continue to live on thru our stories and memories and forever in our hearts.. R.I.P UNCLE JIM I love you and you will be missed!!

13. tim and toni schlosser March 13, 2015, at 7:24am

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you your father was of the most sweetest and upstanding Christian man we knew his memory will last a lifetime

14. Jackie herbst March 13, 2015, at 6:21am

    Our deepest sympathy to the family of Jim. He was a joy to be around. Brent & Jackie Herbst

15. Lili Anderson March 13, 2015, at 12:30am

    My condolences to the family..Jim was such a special man, like no other...I will always remember him, and his kindness, and his harmonica..cxcx

16. sonya yoder March 13, 2015, at 12:09am

    Rip grandpa you will be missed

17. Roger March 12, 2015, at 9:59pm

    My condolences to the family. He was a very special man and brought so much joy to so many people. He is one person I will truly miss. God speed my friend.

18. Pat Obryan March 12, 2015, at 6:37pm

    Loved Uncle Jim - he will be missed. My thoughts are with you all.

19. Susan Turner March 12, 2015, at 5:48pm

    So sorry to hear about Great Uncle Jim he has entertained so many people through the years and enjoyed every minute of it. So many people will miss him dearly! Prayers and Hugs to all of our of our family!

20. Pat Rosenberg March 12, 2015, at 5:46pm

    We have lost a great man and heaven has gained a special angel. I hope someone honors him with a harmonica at his funeral.I am honored to have known such a sweet person.

21. Kelly Pittman Verrall March 12, 2015, at 4:21pm

    I still remember helping to feed the pigs when I visited. He will be greatly missed.

22. Al & Jeanne Rice March 12, 2015, at 3:51pm

    Sympathies to all of the Schlosser family. Jim was a very special man!

23. Joanne Hewitt March 12, 2015, at 3:50pm

    Jim was a very kind man. He would often come to the Plum City Care Center to play the harmonica and spend time visiting with everyone there. We will be missed.

24. Kristina Schmitt March 12, 2015, at 3:20pm

    My deepest condolences to your family...everyone lost one great man and heaven gained a beautiful angel!!! My daughter always loved listening to him play the harmonica, and absolutely adored his little panda!!

25. Ed McRoberts March 12, 2015, at 2:31pm

    Condolences to Jims family, he was a wonderful person and such a giving soul. Many memories of talking with him at softball games and just in general. Heaven has truly gained an angel.

26. Rose Glatczak March 12, 2015, at 1:49pm

    God has a special angel with him now! If anybody earned his wings and halo, it was Jim.

27. Todd & Pat Bignell March 12, 2015, at 1:29pm

    Sorry for your lost, prays go out to all of you. Jim was a good family man and good caring man to everyone. Going to miss him at church playing his playing harmonica. May you rest in peace Jim!!!!

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