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James Sell Obituary
James "Jim" E. Sell, 69, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born January 26, 1946 in Eleva, Wis., the son of Elgart and Lorna (Zimmerman) Sell. On October 9, 1993, he married Susan Meverden at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, Rib Mountain. She survives.
Jim was an accountant for Wausau Metals and retired as an accountant from Wausau Insurance Company in April of 2008. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, hunting elk out West with friends and family and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a longtime member of the Rib Mountain Bowmen Club.
Survivors include, his wife, Susan Sell, Wausau; his mother, Lorna Sell, Fall Creek, Wis., two children, Trisha Downing, Wausau and Sean Sell, Phoenix, Ariz.; one step-daughter, Aimee (Brian) Anderson, Mosinee; six grandchildren, Sabrina (Cody) Pagels, Cassie Beasley, Fallon and Hunter Brown, Laina and Bailey Anderson; two great-grandchildren, Romeo and Skye Pagels; two sisters, Nancy Zimmerman, Fall Creek, Wis. and Sandy (Rick) Steinke, Eleva, Wis.; and his mother-in-law, Shirley Reiter, Eland.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elgart; and one sister, Carol Wikkerink.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, Rib Mountain. Rev. Craig Swenson will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Friends may call on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services all at the church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Jim's name.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
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Yolanta Baumann
April 30, 2015
Sue- So sorry for your loss. Jim had such a positive outlook and great sense of humor. Kraig & I send prayers your way.
Karen Krohn
April 6, 2015
Sue..so sorry to hear of Jim's passing! I will always remember his contagious smile..and wonderful sense of humor! He was ALWAYS the life of EVERYTHING! He will be missed but never forgotten!!
Sue Stasiak
April 3, 2015
Sue,
I was so sorry to read of Jim's passing. I will always remember his smile and laughter at the office. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John Torrens
April 3, 2015
Sue, so sorry to read about Jim's passing. Seeing his smiling face brings memories of good belly laughs with Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with Jim, you and your family. John Torrens
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Ron & Sherry Burnett
April 3, 2015
Sue, We are so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Jerry and Deb Okrzesik
April 3, 2015
Sue, we are so sorry for your loss. Jim will be missed by all. We will keep you in our prayers.
Peggy Schaller
April 3, 2015
Sue, So sorry to hear about Jim. He always livened up both the office and "offsite" activities! Door County will be missing an avid fisherman. Prayers.
Mike Tatro
April 2, 2015
Had many a 'fun-time' with Jim during our days when we both worked at Wausau Metals. Both on, and off, the softball field. He will be missed. Great Guy!
Bill Lewandowski
April 2, 2015
Sue and family, my condolences with your loss of a loved one. While I did not work directly with Jim at Wausau, I got to know him there and when he bowled with us. His personality was awesome. He will be missed, however, memories of Jim will last forever.
April 2, 2015
Sue, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Char and Jim Timler
Lynn Nolan
April 2, 2015
Sue you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Kevin Dombrowski
April 1, 2015
I worked with Jim at Gander. I always loved working with him. He made the day seem to go by so much faster. I feel blessed to have known him.
Gary and LuAnn Teske
March 31, 2015
Rememeber always, the fun times and all the memories that were made. We are truly sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the good Lord be at your side, guiding you always.
Cyndi Soczka
March 31, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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