Obit: Thurs, James D. (1937 - 2015)
Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Bittner, Day, Deering, Drake, Hummer, Kroll, Thurs, Woller
----Source: The Record - Review (Abbotsford, WI) 3/23/2015
Thurs, James "Jim" D. (27 DEC 1937 - 16 MAR 2015)
James "Jim" D. Thurs, 77, Wausau, died Monday, March 16, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice
House.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
He was born December 27, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late William and Margaret (Deering)
Thurs. On April 29, 1972, he married Judith Bittner at St. Paul United Church of
Christ, Wausau. She survives.
Jim worked as a painting contractor in the Wausau area from 1962 until his
retirement in 2011. He also served in the National Guard.
Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, Judy, spending
time outdoors, fishing, camping and most of all, spending time with his many
grandchildren.
Survivors include, his wife of almost 43 years, Judy Thurs, Wausau; five
children, Tim (Renee) Woller, Wausau, Terry (Lisa) Woller, Wausau, Tammy (Don)
Hummer, Warwick, NY, Thomas (Tracy) Woller, Arbor Vitae and Tina Day,
Rhinelander; 17 grandchildren, Beth (fiancé Jesse Drake) Woller, Cory, Nathan,
Ryan, Brendon, Mariah and Justin Woller, Jimi (Sylvia) Hummer, Patrick (Amanda)
Hummer, Dylan, Alyson and Emily Hummer, Hannah, Logan and Isaiah Woller and Jake
and Josh Day; three great-grandchildren, Braelynn Woller and Charlie and Lucy
Hummer; and one sister, Jeanette (Frank) Kroll, Winter Park, Florida.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Rick Thurs.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Aspirus Hospice
House, Dr. Clarissa Renken and Dr. Christopher Peterson for the wonderful care
and support for Jim.
Memorials may be directed to Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of
arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.petersonkraemer.com.
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